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AD57 ADU

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

189,606 mi
Last recorded189,606 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 ADU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 189,606 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 182,925 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 174,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 167,289 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 160,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,782 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 151,273 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 140,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Cut to tread but no cords exposed at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Out of shape on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Cut to tread but no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,162 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,789 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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AD57 ADU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AD57 ADU, 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

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What year was AD57 ADU registered?

AD57 ADU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is AD57 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 ADU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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