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FT08 GYC

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,492 mi
Last recorded96,492 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,492 miles

225 50 17 98 w xl

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns pad wear sensor close to disk surface as yet light is not displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint that the shock leg bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arm rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pipe to centre flange joint clamps are insecure because of corrosion

left reverse light bulb not working and warning displayed on the dash

nsr brake hose is not clipped into support bracket

play can be heard/felt slightly from front steering

Fail 21 Jul 2021 96,490 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not standard bulbs no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not standard bulbs no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working factory fitted high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

225 50 17 98 w xl

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns pad wear sensor close to disk surface as yet light is not displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint that the shock leg bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arm rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pipe to centre flange joint clamps are insecure because of corrosion

left reverse light bulb not working and warning displayed on the dash

nsr brake hose is not clipped into support bracket

play can be heard/felt slightly from front steering

Pass 13 Jun 2020 93,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,046 miles

Fluid leak above the engine tray

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,588 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diesel oil temperature bypassed.no dipstick on this model

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,748 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)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 GYC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

FT08 GYC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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