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BL57 FWS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,997 mi
Last recorded163,997 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 163,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 163,997 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 155,675 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 155,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 153,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 151,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to deteriorate advise monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 151,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all starting to deteriorate advise monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,328 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 149,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 147,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,008 miles

slight corrosion and wear to both front brake disc(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,964 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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BL57 FWS 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 FWS, 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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BL57 FWS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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