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M12 FSJ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,273 mi
Last recorded175,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 FSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 175,273 miles

Nearside Front Wing Damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 168,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 168,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,411 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 139,138 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 131,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,021 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 122,967 miles

engine and under body trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,782 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 103,782 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 94,091 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,704 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 77,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 66,963 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 28 May 2012 53,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,213 miles

Emissions too low to record result

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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M12 FSJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 FSJ, 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 M12 FSJ registered?

M12 FSJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is M12 FSJ safe to buy?

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