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FV08 LHE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,351 mi
Last recorded229,351 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 229,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 229,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 224,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 218,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt worn

chips to screen

Pass 19 Aug 2020 217,371 miles

Both front shocks damp

Chip to screen

Engine noise

O/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms (x4) inner bushes perishing and splitting

Rear brake balance

Rear brake discs worn and corroding

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2019 214,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 201,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 183,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 183,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,964 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 162,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 140,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,245 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,516 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

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 LHE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

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

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