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FT08 DFP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,835 mi
Last recorded122,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DFP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,835 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 122,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,805 miles

Offside Rear Outer position light and stop light dim

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 116,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer position light and stop light dim

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 110,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 110,316 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm where shock absorber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 86,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,692 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,172 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,852 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 DFP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

FT08 DFP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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