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FY08 HCH

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,109 mi
Last recorded207,109 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 207,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2023 207,109 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 201,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 193,903 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 193,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 185,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 173,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 164,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light in/op

Pass 24 Dec 2016 156,100 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Jan 2016 149,177 miles

1 bulb not working in offside rear side light

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,374 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 138,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ADVISE offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel rotated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 125,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,449 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 HCH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HCH, 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 FY08 HCH registered?

FY08 HCH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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