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FV08 YPJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,398 mi
Last recorded127,398 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under cover fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2026 127,389 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. hole in dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 127,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 119,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,939 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,556 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 75,556 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,726 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,552 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 27,673 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 YPJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

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

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