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FV08 YUO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,485 mi
Last recorded181,485 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 181,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 166,143 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2022 157,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,103 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,938 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 128,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 19 Jun 2017 119,835 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,795 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 102,358 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 102,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,422 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 76,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YUO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

FV08 YUO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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