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FV08 YNU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,198 mi
Last recorded133,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 133,198 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust heat shield loose

n/s front tyre worn on edges on 3m

o/s front tyre worn on edges, perishing

o/s rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2025 133,194 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

center exhaust heat shield loose

n/s front tyre worn on edges on 3m

o/s front tyre worn on edges, perishing

o/s rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,019 miles

o/s rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Jun 2024 130,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

o/s rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 May 2023 126,460 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 126,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/rear exhaust joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 123,118 miles

slight leak to centre rear exhaust joint sleeve

slight play to o/s and n/s upper and lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge) (slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) (worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm) (worn on both edges about to expose cords) (heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,980 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2020 116,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s reversing light not working

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2019 116,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s reversing lamp not working

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,787 miles

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre worn on edges,perishing and wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges ,perishing and wearing low

slight damage to o/s rear seat belt catch

Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,785 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre worn on edges,perishing and wearing low

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges ,perishing and wearing low

slight damage to o/s rear seat belt catch

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,955 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,955 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,671 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr 17 98y (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,275 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Aug 2014 78,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,175 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,554 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and tread bulged on inner edge - recommend replacement

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,150 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 YNU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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