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FY08 MVS

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 135,486 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 132,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,012 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 119,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit and sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,658 miles

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

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 MVS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

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