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FY08 ZNP

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,813 mi
Last recorded179,813 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 179,813 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 160,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 160,770 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 150,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 150,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 150,003 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 148,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 148,309 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 140,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 134,019 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 126,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,087 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 101,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,415 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter to duel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm & devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,965 miles

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,356 miles

damp around fuel filter & hoses

offside rear tyre starting to feather inner edge of tread

rear brake application becoming uneven

wipers smear

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,030 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

possible fuel weep at filter ,cleaned off residue,nothing returned during test.

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 30 Mar 2013 45,962 miles

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

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

cut in offside rear outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre feathred on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,958 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZNP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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