CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV08 YUB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,135 mi
Last recorded217,135 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 217,135 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 196,053 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 196,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 175,313 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 175,313 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 160,111 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 160,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 132,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 117,235 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,837 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR heatshield damaged

OSF sunvisor clip broken

Fail 22 Aug 2015 106,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR heatshield damaged

OSF sunvisor clip broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,119 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV08 YUB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV08 YUB?

You can check the full history of FV08 YUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV08 YUB registered?

FV08 YUB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is FV08 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 YUB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 YUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV08 YUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.