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AD57 TGZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,255 mi
Last recorded135,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 TGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 135,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspention bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,164 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 110,489 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,479 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

unable to see both rear inner pads

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,411 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 88,411 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,207 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 76,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,243 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres low on tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,902 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres low on tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OS Number plate was out but came on during test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,258 miles

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

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 TGZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD57 TGZ, 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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AD57 TGZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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