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AX57 FBY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,098 mi
Last recorded147,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 147,098 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 147,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 142,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 142,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 128,250 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 128,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,815 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,262 miles

Brake pad thickness warning light illuminated.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,161 miles

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

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

front N/S and O/S windows tinted

front discs slightly worn

front pads starting to get low

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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AX57 FBY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX57 FBY, 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 AX57 FBY registered?

AX57 FBY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is AX57 FBY safe to buy?

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