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FV08 LGG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,724 miles

drivers electric window inop

Fail 30 Sep 2021 137,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers electric window inop

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 126,303 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 May 2019 126,303 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,850 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 115,850 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,704 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Front brake discs very worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,813 miles

Drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has damage..

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread and damage to outer sidewall..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,535 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has damage..

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread and damage to outer sidewall..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,167 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 LGG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc 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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

FV08 LGG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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