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DE57 YRW

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YRW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 155,519 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre of exhaust leaking from clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 149,616 miles

Central Front Heatsheild loose

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stonechips to windscreen

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2020 149,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Heatsheild loose

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stonechips to windscreen

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,644 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 125,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 112,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 112,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 98,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,655 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 46,655 miles

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

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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DE57 YRW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DE57 YRW, 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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DE57 YRW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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