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MT08 FRV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 FRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,690 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side-both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side-both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on lens (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,621 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both showing aged (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,686 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked behind interior mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 57,993 miles

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

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

Brake warning light on!(Amber) , Diagnostic carry out by technician recommended. Brake performance is normal on MOT testing.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,387 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,387 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,522 miles

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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MT08 FRV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT08 FRV, 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 MT08 FRV registered?

MT08 FRV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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