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FY08 NAU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,688 mi
Last recorded186,688 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 186,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,906 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 157,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 153,633 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 153,633 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 149,111 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted. oil on under tray

Fail 17 May 2018 149,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover & under tray fitted. oil on under tray

Pass 8 May 2017 127,749 miles

play in n/s t rod

Pass 13 May 2016 116,209 miles

DSM produced no readout

Nearside Rear Child seat present (seatbelt not tested)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn and offside (not clearly visible) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,683 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,672 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 106,702 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 106,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,781 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 35,423 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 35,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,090 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 NAU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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