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FY08 HCE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,875 mi
Last recorded235,875 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 235,875 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 237,615 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 237,604 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 230,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 230,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 226,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 215,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 194,715 miles

under tray fitted restricting view of components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 174,727 miles

Engine oil low warning on dash.

Engine warning light on dashboard.

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 174,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil low warning on dash.

Engine warning light on dashboard.

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 152,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 151,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 128,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bonnet retaining device sticky.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads due replacement at next service

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,423 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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FY08 HCE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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