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FY08 KYW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,269 mi
Last recorded194,269 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 194,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 194,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 174,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 171,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 162,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

steering notchy when turning

Fail 12 Mar 2019 162,645 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

steering notchy when turning

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,397 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 150,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 112,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres going out of shape on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,304 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,973 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 KYW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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