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FY08 RHE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,641 mi
Last recorded156,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 RHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 156,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 150,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 146,075 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 146,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 134,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded/pitted but not effecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking to tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking to tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted restricting view to testable items

Fail 2 Jul 2020 134,633 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded/pitted but not effecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking to tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking to tread but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted restricting view to testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,476 miles

Front both front shocker absorbers show a light mist of oil

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in inner sidewall, also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 127,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both front shocker absorbers show a light mist of oil

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in inner sidewall, also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

engine cover-under tray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

engine cover-under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,842 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,285 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 RHE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RHE, 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 RHE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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