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FV08 BUW

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,942 mi
Last recorded176,942 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 176,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 170,232 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 23 Sep 2023 162,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip loose does prevent the ingress of dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 148,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip loose does prevent the ingress of dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 143,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 143,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,142 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 134,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,282 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,794 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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FV08 BUW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

FV08 BUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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