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FY08 LHM

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,635 mi
Last recorded168,635 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 168,635 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion rear subframe &c.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 168,635 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion rear subframe &c.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 164,150 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 164,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 161,100 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing all rear unable to test (7.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 155,285 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 155,216 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

pad warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,533 miles

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 109,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,270 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,122 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,317 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 LHM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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