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FY08 KZL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,111 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hubs of discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 114,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hubs of discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 105,923 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn with slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outed bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn with slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 105,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge, cracked and perished, 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn with slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outed bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn with slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 99,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,943 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 87,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,350 miles

Slight misting Nearside front shock absorber ?

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,756 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KZL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

FY08 KZL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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