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AE57 VGG

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,840 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,550 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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AE57 VGG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AE57 VGG, 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 AE57 VGG registered?

AE57 VGG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE57 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 VGG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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