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FY08 LBK

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,365 mi
Last recorded176,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 176,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 164,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 154,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 154,478 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inner edges where cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,310 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have age related cracking

smoke from engine bay during test advise further investigation

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke aborted test (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres have age related cracking

smoke from engine bay during test advise further investigation

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,138 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 137,015 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,516 miles

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

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

all brake discs are worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 121,516 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs are worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,398 miles

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

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 LBK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

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

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