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2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,667 mi
Last recorded147,667 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 147,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NOT SECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,750 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARMS BOTH SIDE FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear REVERS LIGHT

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 135,740 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH SIDE REAR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER ARMS BOTH SIDE FRONT BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear REVERS LIGHT

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,440 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 112,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 104,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,590 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 102,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,197 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,197 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,529 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s rear tyre cut on sidewall

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,593 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 20,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LGO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

FY08 LGO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is FY08 LGO safe to buy?

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