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FV58 GWN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,596 mi
Last recorded176,596 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 GWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 176,596 miles

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

exhaust centre clamps broken

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 176,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre clamps broken

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 165,317 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 165,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 150,776 miles

Engine management sytem fault warning light illuminated

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 150,776 miles

Engine management sytem fault warning light illuminated

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,835 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 134,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 109,009 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,009 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,169 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 46,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV58 GWN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV58 GWN, 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 FV58 GWN registered?

FV58 GWN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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