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FT08 CHJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

324,249 mi
Last recorded324,249 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 324,249 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 15 Feb 2025 307,397 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement will soon need attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brakes feel spongy

Fail 15 Feb 2025 307,397 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement will soon need attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brakes feel spongy

Pass 16 Feb 2024 290,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 170,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 164,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,139 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and back (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,329 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,012 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,121 miles

cracking developing in tread pattern of both rear tyres (inner edges)

small chip in middle of windscreen, ok for MoT at present.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,072 miles

stone damage wind screen

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone damage wind screen

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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FT08 CHJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT08 CHJ, 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 FT08 CHJ registered?

FT08 CHJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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