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FV08 WDE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,489 mi
Last recorded174,489 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 WDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 174,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 174,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 165,452 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 165,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,520 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 159,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 153,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 153,933 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 150,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 146,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,895 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 140,758 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,085 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 114,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,097 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 78,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,996 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)

Pass 28 May 2012 44,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,299 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 27,229 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WDE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

FV08 WDE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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