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LR08 FBA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

182,786 mi
Last recorded182,786 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 182,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 182,778 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 179,023 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 179,012 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 174,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 170,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe where branches into 2 pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 164,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 159,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp between front pipe and centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 159,603 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp between front pipe and centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 154,867 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 154,867 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 146,902 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 146,902 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 136,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 125,694 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 125,694 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 113,882 miles

Rear brake disces worn

Fail 4 May 2016 113,881 miles

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

Rear brake disces worn

Pass 5 May 2015 103,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,335 miles

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

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

o/s r tyer to 2mm

Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,289 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

advis on dpf light erro

o/s r tyer to 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,854 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,942 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,013 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,013 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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LR08 FBA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LR08 FBA, 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 LR08 FBA registered?

LR08 FBA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is LR08 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FBA shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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