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FV08 BYG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,965 mi
Last recorded150,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 150,965 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 150,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 145,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,106 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,951 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 126,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 125,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay Underneath all corroded suspension

Fail 16 Jun 2020 100,879 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay Underneath all corroded suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,957 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 98,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,343 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner/outer top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner/outer top arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner/outer top arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner/outer top arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 50,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 43,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,892 miles

full engine & body undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s headlamp mounts broken/headlamp wedged in position; recommend further attention

Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

full engine & body undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

o/s headlamp mounts broken/headlamp wedged in position; recommend further attention

Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside mirror glass is loose but still secure to the vehicle

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 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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