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DA57 ERK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,087 mi
Last recorded161,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ERK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 161,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 155,561 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 153,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 153,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 143,870 miles

Rear hand brake just met reqiurments

Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r approx. 2 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,355 miles

nsr underside trim poorely secured and slightly fouling wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,947 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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DA57 ERK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DA57 ERK, 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 DA57 ERK registered?

DA57 ERK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DA57 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ERK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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