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FV08 VWN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,092 mi
Last recorded231,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 VWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 231,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is showing some signs of wear in the centre of the tread.

Offside Front Tyre is showing some signs of wear in the centre of the tread.

The exhaust system silencer is corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 225,769 miles

The exhaust system centre silencer is corroded.

The off side and near side front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 225,769 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

The exhaust system centre silencer is corroded.

The off side and near side front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 219,286 miles

The exhaust system centre silencer is corroded.

The off side and near side front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 215,617 miles

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

The exhaust deteriorating in places.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 215,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

The brake servo pipe deteriorating around fitting.

The exhaust deteriorating in places.

The rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 211,125 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

Fail 21 May 2018 211,117 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure mid clamp tube corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged outer covering deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged outer covering deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 front suspension arm bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated. just beginning to seep grease, also both front arm joints have slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

Pass 18 May 2017 202,800 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 202,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 185,916 miles

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

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

brake pads getting low

centre exhaust silencer corroded

eml light on

Pass 27 May 2015 160,290 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 160,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 134,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 134,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 112,062 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 86,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 59,217 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VWN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VWN, 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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FV08 VWN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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