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AF57 RAJ

2008 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 RAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 139,266 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,539 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 127,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 127,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 120,446 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,077 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,510 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,113 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 64,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to recive printout

Fail 16 Mar 2013 37,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too low to recive printout

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,569 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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AF57 RAJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AF57 RAJ, 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 AF57 RAJ registered?

AF57 RAJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is AF57 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 RAJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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