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FG08 FUY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 124,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside heavily wet due to weather

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,581 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 109,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,868 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low- just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 94,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low- just passed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,619 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,577 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,705 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,240 miles

front wipers only just clearing screen

Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,056 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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FG08 FUY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 FUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG08 FUY registered?

FG08 FUY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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