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FV08 BVJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,460 mi
Last recorded143,460 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 143,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 125,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 121,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 116,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,562 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,147 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,936 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre sidewall cut

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 BVJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

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

Is FV08 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 BVJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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