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FV08 LCU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,706 mi
Last recorded170,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 170,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer edge cracking on wall and edges.

Offside Rear Outer edge cracking on side wall and edges

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 155,684 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 155,683 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))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 149,250 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction insecure sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 146,360 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 146,360 miles

Emissions not tested due too engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 134,977 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 19 Oct 2017 134,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,566 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 87,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,285 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 LCU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

FV08 LCU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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