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MF08 TXY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,515 mi
Last recorded204,515 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 TXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 204,515 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp pulsing slightly

Offside Rear position lamp pulsing slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2018 208,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp pulsing slightly

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp pulsing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 193,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper split

Nearside Lower under tray broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

nearside front and rear wheels been repaired at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2017 193,634 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bumper split

Nearside Lower under tray broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

nearside front and rear wheels been repaired at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 180,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged been welded (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 170,022 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,591 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 123,591 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,661 miles

Nearside 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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MF08 TXY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MF08 TXY, 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 MF08 TXY registered?

MF08 TXY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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