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J8 FJP

2010 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests44 (29 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

198,939 mi
Last recorded198,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FJP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

29 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 198,939 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 198,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2026 89,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 28 Jul 2025 189,339 miles

Auxiliary drive noise, Bearing?

Cambelt cover not fully fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2025 189,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive noise, Bearing?

Cambelt cover not fully fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 81,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2025 81,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,834 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2024 74,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2024 179,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 179,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 167,037 miles

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

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

Rear shock covers deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 167,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear shock covers deteriorated.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,940 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 158,698 miles

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

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

Shock protection covers deteriorated both sides at rear.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,952 miles

Central Rear Bumper broken but not likely to fall or become detached

Central Rear Spare wheel well structure deformed due to vehicle impact.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 53,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Bumper broken but not likely to fall or become detached

Central Rear Spare wheel well structure deformed due to vehicle impact.

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 149,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 47,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 130,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 130,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,904 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 108,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,809 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 88,809 miles

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 13,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,037 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 10,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 8,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 8,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,266 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 37,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,175 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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J8 FJP is a 2010 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 J8 FJP, 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 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J8 FJP is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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