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FY08 MUW

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front suspension top arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,298 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 15 Jan 2024 140,778 miles

front suspension top arm bushes perished

rear brake hoses perishing

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,286 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes perished

rear brake hoses perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2023 138,286 miles

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

front upper suspension arm bushes perished

rear brake hoses perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,307 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes perishing

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,910 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES BREAKING UP

BOTH REAR CENTRE PARKING SENSORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODING AROUND TOP COIL SPRING MOUNTING

Fail 23 Jan 2020 127,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES BREAKING UP

BOTH REAR CENTRE PARKING SENSORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODING AROUND TOP COIL SPRING MOUNTING

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer s/wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner s/wall cut outer perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer s/wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner s/wall cut outer perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,640 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,261 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,396 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 MUW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

FY08 MUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FY08 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 MUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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