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FY08 MVR

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,198 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 137,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,803 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

MIL light on dashboard

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside plastic under-tray loose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders and cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 18 Jan 2021 128,803 miles

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

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

MIL light on dashboard

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside plastic under-tray loose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders and cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2019 114,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 114,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,589 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 24 May 2018 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake caliper slide cap missing

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2017 94,382 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape + tyre valve damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also worn inside edge + tyre valve damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape + tyre valve damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,907 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,557 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 42,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 42,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,712 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracking between treads.

Pass 6 May 2011 28,678 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between the treads

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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 MVR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

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

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