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MF08 VTO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

196,745 mi
Last recorded196,745 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 196,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 196,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 196,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 191,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 191,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 181,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 175,454 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 175,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 156,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 146,961 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 146,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,422 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 140,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 140,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 140,149 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front windscreen damaged but out of drivers view

n/s/r tyre has cut to inner sidewall but not showing cord/ply

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 119,449 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 119,449 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre close to cord inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,242 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Unable to fully inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 108,242 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Unable to fully inspect offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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 VTO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VTO, 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

How do I check the history of MF08 VTO?

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What year was MF08 VTO registered?

MF08 VTO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is MF08 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 VTO shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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