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FV08 RBU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

241,218 mi
Last recorded241,218 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 241,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 218,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 187,181 miles

suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2022 179,336 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 171,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 165,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 156,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 156,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,184 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 153,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (bottom ball joint ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( bottom ball joint ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,086 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 148,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 144,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,768 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 136,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 125,408 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 125,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 123,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 123,180 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 RBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

FV08 RBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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