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OV08 FMY

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,239 mi
Last recorded175,239 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 175,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot \ also slight noise on brake rollers [ clicking vibrating through gear stick ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 163,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,450 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,690 miles

Dynamic power steering fault is on dash, not affecting operation of power steering

Front Tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2021 136,619 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 136,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,136 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside wiper smearing windscreen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,769 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside wiper smearing windscreen

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 70,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 44,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2011 29,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,560 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 FMY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

OV08 FMY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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