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FV08 LBO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,344 mi
Last recorded160,344 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 160,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension top arm bushes starting to wear

Fail 16 Sep 2022 160,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension top arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 136,740 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,761 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,761 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,089 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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 LBO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

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

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