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FV08 SLU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 169,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 169,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 158,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,342 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 134,342 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake disc backplate (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,520 miles

both outer sills have covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,765 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,092 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,922 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,205 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 SLU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 SLU registered?

FV08 SLU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is FV08 SLU safe to buy?

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