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DS57 WTR

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,983 mi
Last recorded93,983 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WTR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,983 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 93,897 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,327 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 81,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 77,805 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,668 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 73,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 68,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 63,982 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 59,828 miles

Nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 May 2018 59,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,915 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,915 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 50,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear pads low

Pass 7 May 2015 47,196 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 47,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 43,076 miles

nearside rear tyre has buldge on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2013 40,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 40,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,611 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,821 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)

near side rear tyre has cut to out side side wall

this vehicle has under covers on floor and brake pipes can not be checked

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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DS57 WTR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DS57 WTR, 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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DS57 WTR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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