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FT08 HEJ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,823 mi
Last recorded216,823 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 HEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 216,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 208,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has dropped down and its bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has dropped down and its bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 208,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has dropped down and its bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing has dropped down and its bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 193,747 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Aug 2022 193,745 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached and near side rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2021 177,715 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r tyre need changing soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Aug 2021 177,715 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r tyre need changing soon

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Aug 2021 177,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted, not allowing for full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,388 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,232 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 30 Jun 2017 140,475 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 140,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tailgate lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 108,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,739 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 HEJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

FT08 HEJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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