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FY08 VLZ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 153,686 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 146,183 miles

n/s/f bottom joint dust cover deteroirating

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,971 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted un ableto fully inspect

Pass 31 May 2018 108,285 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 92,321 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

Fail 28 May 2016 92,321 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 May 2015 85,055 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 76,649 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,874 miles

n/s/f tyre slight split in side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,356 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 VLZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

FY08 VLZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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