MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Both front outer CV gaiters damp
Nearside mirror damage
Slight play nearside front steering
both cv boots damp
both inner cv boots damp
n/s/f track rod end slight play
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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FY08 XLU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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