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FY08 XLU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,998 mi
Last recorded202,998 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 202,998 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy while operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 202,997 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy while operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 197,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 187,800 miles

Front Bumper damaged on nearside wheel arch(plastic broken), plastic covers under chassis broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 187,759 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Bumper damaged on nearside wheel arch(plastic broken), plastic covers under chassis broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened hub carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 177,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 177,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 168,697 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters damp

Nearside mirror damage

Slight play nearside front steering

Pass 12 Feb 2019 158,108 miles

both cv boots damp

Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,407 miles

both inner cv boots damp

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,927 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 138,927 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 131,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 60,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Strong advise: Nearside front tyre on limit and bald inner nearly to cords

Pass 13 May 2011 36,809 miles

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

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 XLU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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