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FT08 HCX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,910 mi
Last recorded179,910 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 179,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 171,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 162,387 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 162,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 136,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,715 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 109,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all way round inner wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 102,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,325 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid side lights dim but still operational.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking with an repairable puncture.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tappered tread

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,891 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 HCX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

FT08 HCX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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