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FV08 BYJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,658 mi
Last recorded143,658 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,658 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust middle box corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 140,967 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,496 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,616 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 134,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,716 miles

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Aug 2016 122,716 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear ball joint of the two upper ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 90,520 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,961 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall not threw to cords

Pass 4 May 2011 57,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BYJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

FV08 BYJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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