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FV08 BTX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 111,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,017 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,720 miles

Offside Front Inner suspect inner drive shaft boot split - grease splatter is evident but boot not able to be inspected due to under covers - advise diagnostic/repair

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,690 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms - inner bushes - perished/split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.mm 235/40/18/95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,874 miles

Emissions not tested due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.mm 235/40/18/95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 53,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,990 miles

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

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyres have sidewall damage. Not deep enouigh to reach the cords.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2013 40,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 34,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,298 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BTX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV08 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 BTX registered?

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

Is FV08 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 BTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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