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FG08 WJA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 160,326 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 148,706 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 148,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 127,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 127,106 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,993 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,396 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 97,393 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,285 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 84,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowingfull inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split/perished reinforcement not exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowingfull inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,359 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,469 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,512 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre has slight cut on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre uneven wear/cracking on walls

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,482 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 WJA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

FG08 WJA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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