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FY08 VJA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,658 mi
Last recorded136,658 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 136,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 136,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 122,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,347 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,063 miles

Coves and shields fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 72,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,342 miles

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)

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

all tyres perished

both rear bump stops are worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 May 2012 41,974 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,957 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 VJA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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