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FV08 LBJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,453 mi
Last recorded183,453 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 183,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 176,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 170,267 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 170,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 17 May 2018 165,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 162,475 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 156,672 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

child seats n/s/r & o/s/r

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 May 2015 150,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lights on

full length under trays

Fail 28 May 2015 150,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lights on

full length under trays

Pass 28 May 2014 144,571 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn close to the limit and unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 27 May 2014 144,571 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn close to the limit and unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 130,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 106,399 miles

no smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2011 69,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 69,419 miles

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

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 LBJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

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

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