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FV08 BTE

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,963 mi
Last recorded205,963 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 205,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 203,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 201,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 201,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 198,325 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end slightly misaligned both sides front (2.1.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 191,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 177,287 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 169,012 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 168,977 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 157,012 miles

child seats fitted to rear and front unable to check seat belts properly-o/s/r/ tyre worn low-

n/s/r/ tyre on limit-o/s/r/ flexi deteriated-engine management light on

x2 front tyres on limit

Fail 30 Sep 2016 157,012 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r link (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front tyres (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear and front unable to check seat belts properly-o/s/r/ tyre worn low-

n/s/r/ tyre on limit-o/s/r/ flexi deteriated-engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 147,628 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

enigne management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 122,619 miles

advice both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 91,109 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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FV08 BTE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV08 BTE, 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 FV08 BTE registered?

FV08 BTE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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