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EF57 BYR

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 127,268 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 127,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,887 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,731 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,731 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 100,902 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,811 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,190 miles

clean diesel

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

clean diesel

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,657 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 55,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,451 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EF57 BYR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF57 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 BYR registered?

EF57 BYR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is EF57 BYR safe to buy?

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