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FY58 MHV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 MHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 167,083 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 159,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 159,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 144,296 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2022 144,296 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,945 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 130,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,307 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 117,183 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,622 miles

E/M/L warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,621 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E/M/L warning light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,772 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,022 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,141 miles

noise from clutch

Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,141 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

noise from clutch

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,728 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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FY58 MHV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FY58 MHV, 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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FY58 MHV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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