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DL57 DFZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,361 mi
Last recorded154,361 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 154,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 149,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 137,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyre treads slightly stepped

Pass 18 Feb 2022 131,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,924 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,190 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 111,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,864 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,603 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,884 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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DL57 DFZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL57 DFZ, 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 DL57 DFZ registered?

DL57 DFZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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