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FV08 BVA

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 112,406 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,628 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,339 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2019 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,551 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,586 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 62,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs some wear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,607 miles

n/s front tyre inner side wall damage

slight nail damage on o/s front tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BVA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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