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FV08 TXB

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,603 mi
Last recorded188,603 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 188,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,207 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 150,206 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Central /high level stoplight not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Can only be opened from outside after opening from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot not attached to CV joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle has central unlocking fault ,remote dosnt unlock drivers and NS passenger doors, drivers door can be opened with key

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,314 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 140,314 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 140,277 miles

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

Central Brake light not working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,189 miles

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

Central Brake light not working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 128,026 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 128,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2017 115,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 104,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,148 miles

Front 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 19 May 2012 52,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,615 miles

small chip in front screen below 10mm

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 TXB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

FV08 TXB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is FV08 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 TXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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