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BW57 GFG

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,448 mi
Last recorded149,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 149,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,076 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 141,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp defective (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,066 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2019 134,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,934 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm tread

Front brake discs lipped

Front reg plate is peeling

Rear brake discs lipped

Several small chips on the windscreen

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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BW57 GFG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver 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 BW57 GFG, 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 BW57 GFG registered?

BW57 GFG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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