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FY08 XLT

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,771 mi
Last recorded184,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 184,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 172,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 151,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall grazed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 66,736 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,933 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 24 Mar 2012 37,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,173 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 XLT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

FY08 XLT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 XLT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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