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FT08 PDX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,843 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 132,843 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front most lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,513 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,745 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,675 miles

Exhaust system insecure a rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,280 miles

Centre to rear exhaust jointing sleeve clamps corroded/broken - still secure.

Engine oil well below minimum. Had to top up before test - I litre oil.

When vehicle presented, n/s rear tyre had no air pressure whatsoever, 0 p.s.i. Had to inflate before test.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,071 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,468 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)

engine covers and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of certain parts

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

front brake pad(s) wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,669 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,392 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 44,620 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)

rear exhaust mounting broken due to accident damage , but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 May 2011 29,984 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 PDX 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 66.7%.

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 PDX, 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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FT08 PDX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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