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FX08 TLF

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,389 mi
Last recorded106,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 TLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 106,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Requires attention as pulling cables (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 106,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Requires attention as pulling cables (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,977 miles

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))

overall undercarriage has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,169 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,950 miles

Central Front engine undertray broken and loose--may come adrift when driving

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively braking face is rippled (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively braking face is rippled (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield above silencer loose and hitting exhaust

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,950 miles

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

Central Front engine undertray broken and loose--may come adrift when driving

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively braking face is rippled (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively braking face is rippled (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield above silencer loose and hitting exhaust

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,407 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,517 miles

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

Offside number plate lamp dull

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,993 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,993 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,200 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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FX08 TLF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FX08 TLF, 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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FX08 TLF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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