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FT08 GYP

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,771 mi
Last recorded183,771 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 183,771 miles

Gearbox malfunction warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 181,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 13 Jul 2019 143,608 miles

Front drive shaft joint, constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Service light on

Fail 22 Jun 2018 130,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

Service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

engine management light on time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test

engine bay covers fitted

under body trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to front suspension rubber bushes

eml on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,421 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 62,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,177 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 GYP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black 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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

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

Is FT08 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 GYP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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