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FV08 YTL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 150,883 miles

Middle to rear exhaust heat shields x2 slightly insecure.

Offside front headlamp unit and fog lamp unit slightly insecure.

Offside front side wing/bumper and bonnet damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower suspension arm middle bush worn (marked) ball joint facing downwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm middle bush worn (marked) ball joint facing downwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Middle to rear exhaust/fuel tank heat shields x2 slightly insecure

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

Offside front headlamp unit and fog lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside front side wing/bumper and bonnet damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower suspension arm middle bush worn (marked) ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm middle bush worn (marked) ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,230 miles

Middle exhaust clamp/sleeve connector worn/heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front headlamp unit and fog lamp unit slightly insecure

Offside front side wing/bumper and bonnet damaged

Rear exhaust/fuel tank heat shields x2 slightly insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,242 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))

Offside front bonnet/wing and bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 100,581 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 100,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,453 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2011 28,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,028 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 YTL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

FV08 YTL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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