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DA57 ZBE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,947 mi
Last recorded103,947 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ZBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has beam deflector fitted giving a flat pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on frame and arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 101,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has beam deflector fitted giving a flat pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on frame and arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside head lamp has beam adapter fitted giving a flat pattern

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,608 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,347 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,193 miles

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring the view of some componants

Fail 22 Sep 2016 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring the view of some componants

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2013 32,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,571 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 ZBE 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 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 DA57 ZBE, 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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DA57 ZBE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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