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FV08 HSC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,157 mi
Last recorded161,157 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 148,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light illuminated

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 141,344 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside/offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 93,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 84,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,856 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,075 miles

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

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 HSC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

FV08 HSC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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