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LR08 FRN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,266 mi
Last recorded170,266 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 170,266 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 170,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 167,547 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 167,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,518 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear floor pan

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 158,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear floor pan

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 149,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 149,017 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,449 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,448 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,846 miles

Nearside Rear piece of wheel arch liner loose and close to touching tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,478 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,465 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FRN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 FRN registered?

LR08 FRN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LR08 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FRN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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