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FM08 PBF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 PBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,959 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,086 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both are slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 112,020 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 112,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,768 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 86,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear bump stop perished and split

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear bump stop perished and split

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,232 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,929 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable too carry out emissions check due too vehicle not revving up stationary

Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable too carry out emissions check due too vehicle not revving up stationary

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,872 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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FM08 PBF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM08 PBF, 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 FM08 PBF registered?

FM08 PBF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FM08 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 PBF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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