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MA08 FNS

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FNS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,048 miles

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2024 106,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,531 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing parts of visual inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2021 88,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing parts of visual inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,961 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,779 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,777 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions just passed

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn in centre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,611 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)

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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MA08 FNS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA08 FNS, 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 MA08 FNS registered?

MA08 FNS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MA08 FNS safe to buy?

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