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FV08 HTG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,411 mi
Last recorded148,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 148,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,340 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 133,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2024 133,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,155 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,759 miles

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 126,758 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61 percent out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,900 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 111,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,444 miles

front tyres+offside rear+cuts wearing on edges

Fail 30 May 2014 72,106 miles

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

front tyres+offside rear+cuts wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 59,879 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 49,571 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 May 2011 40,735 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 HTG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV08 HTG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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