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OV08 FMU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,730 mi
Last recorded174,730 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 174,730 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 171,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 167,219 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds u/s

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 167,217 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust pipe Broken at centre (8.2.2.2 (e))

Both rear shock absorber shrouds u/s

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 157,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 157,420 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 157,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front discs corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 151,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 145,344 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,355 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 138,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre's wearing inner edge's

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,169 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,901 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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OV08 FMU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV08 FMU, 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 OV08 FMU registered?

OV08 FMU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is OV08 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 FMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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