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AX57 GYR

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,495 mi
Last recorded166,495 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 GYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 166,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 162,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,362 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 159,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,587 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 145,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 137,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight pitting on edges (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 11 Jan 2017 121,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight pitting on edges (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,538 miles

both front tyres nearing 2mm

rear tyres loosing shape on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,885 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 62,472 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,472 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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AX57 GYR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

AX57 GYR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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