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FT08 CUO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,980 mi
Last recorded142,980 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 CUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 139,194 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EML on.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,623 miles

CEL/EML warning light constantly on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,914 miles

CEL/EML warning light illuminated

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Joining sleeve between front pipe and centre section missing a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight damage/dent to outer sill

Pass 23 Oct 2021 131,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,914 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,874 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underguards fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,625 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,625 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2015 58,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,396 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking in the tread pattern.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to test Nearside Rear seat belt fully due to child seat.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,438 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 CUO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

FT08 CUO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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