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DA57 UMV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 166,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 163,001 miles

Exhaust centrebox corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,906 miles

Backbox corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 148,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,238 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 128,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 118,505 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 118,505 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,524 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 98,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,797 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,419 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 UMV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

DA57 UMV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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