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DS57 WVD

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,434 mi
Last recorded175,434 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 175,434 miles

Front end accident damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2016 175,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim is too low (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet difficult to open and close

Bonnet latch / catch broken

Bonnet strut insecure and so badly worn it wont hold the weight of the bonnet

Front grille missing

Impact damage to front bumper, bonnet, both headlamps and both front wings

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tape applied to damaged area at front of vehicle

Various bolts / fixings missing from under bonnet area

Pass 17 Nov 2015 164,466 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 164,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 138,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,939 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,424 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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DS57 WVD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVD, 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 DS57 WVD registered?

DS57 WVD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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