CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV08 LBE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,457 mi
Last recorded156,457 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,457 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 156,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,108 miles

Tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 142,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 141,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Aug 2018 103,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,757 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,475 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 68,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,020 miles

Front 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV08 LBE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LBE, 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

How do I check the history of FV08 LBE?

You can check the full history of FV08 LBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV08 LBE registered?

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

Is FV08 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 LBE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 LBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV08 LBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.