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FY08 FZS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,731 mi
Last recorded193,731 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 193,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 184,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 184,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2017 176,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 156,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 140,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 140,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 128,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,107 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and starting wearing out of shape

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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FY08 FZS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY08 FZS, 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

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What year was FY08 FZS registered?

FY08 FZS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is FY08 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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