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FY08 HCF

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,110 mi
Last recorded176,110 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 176,110 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 176,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak in system (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 171,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 164,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 159,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 144,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 130,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section as clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 94,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,309 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,339 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 HCF 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCF, 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 HCF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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