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FH08 NKW

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,969 mi
Last recorded194,969 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 NKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 194,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 194,969 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 177,792 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner mounting bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner mounting bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper floor area and chassis legs,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jan 2024 177,341 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner mounting bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner mounting bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper floor area and chassis legs,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2023 165,419 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush perished and split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield adrift fouling on exhaust

Fail 10 Feb 2023 165,395 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush perished and split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield adrift fouling on exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,828 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut/ tear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut/ tear (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,875 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,422 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,339 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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FH08 NKW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH08 NKW, 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 FH08 NKW registered?

FH08 NKW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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