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FY08 XDK

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,411 mi
Last recorded218,411 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 218,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 200,225 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 200,225 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 184,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,325 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 163,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 156,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,321 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 13 Mar 2017 130,042 miles

front plate damaged

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Mar 2017 129,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front plate damaged

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,190 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult belt

front number plate damaged

suggest tracking check both front bald inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

child seat fitted unable to check adult belt

front number plate damaged

suggest tracking check both front bald inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 85,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,914 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,058 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,918 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 XDK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

FY08 XDK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is FY08 XDK safe to buy?

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