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FV08 LKX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 LKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 165,148 miles

Noise from engine area! Possible duel mass flywheel.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel When manoeuvring. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 165,147 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose loose in its fixing.

Noise from engine area! Possible duel mass flywheel.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel When manoeuvring. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 146,837 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 30 Jun 2022 142,270 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 142,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear shock absorber covers broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 137,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 127,850 miles

Offside Front Service brake has restricted free movement.

Pass 12 May 2018 121,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items.

Pass 6 May 2017 114,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 31 May 2016 107,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper and fog lamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 107,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front damage to bumper and fog lamp cracked

Offside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished and have excessive wear on edges

Pass 11 May 2015 95,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 67,409 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,871 miles

both front and offside rear tyres weaing low

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 LKX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LKX, 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 LKX registered?

FV08 LKX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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