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FV08 GVW

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,629 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,287 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 75,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 64,407 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 64,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,970 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge and split severely on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge and split severely on inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,446 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall..

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,126 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,398 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,135 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 GVW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

FV08 GVW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is FV08 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 GVW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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