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FV08 HTO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,055 mi
Last recorded158,055 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 158,055 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 157,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

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

vehicle has a recall

Pass 18 Jan 2025 151,013 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 141,452 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 141,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2013 67,156 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 50,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 38,040 miles

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

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 HTO 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 78.9%.

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 HTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 HTO registered?

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

Is FV08 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 HTO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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