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FT08 CTY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 CTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear most arm inner bush split no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear wiring disconnected

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 146,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both main beams (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear most arm inner bush split no excessive movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear wiring disconnected

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops spilt /dropped /deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 134,464 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bumpstop broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 134,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose cracked/perished to the point of inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose cracked/perished to the point of inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear bumpstop broken

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 122,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 122,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 110,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 101,268 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear shock absorber top bump stops split/deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 101,268 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

both rear shock absorber top bump stops split/deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 89,872 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 89,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2014 81,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 81,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,539 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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FT08 CTY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FT08 CTY, 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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FT08 CTY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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