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ET57 OSW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,145 mi
Last recorded170,145 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 OSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 170,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 170,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 166,184 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2023 161,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 154,122 miles

Nearside Front outer drive shaft boot clip loose

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 123,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,665 miles

Battery access has been sealed.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (not done) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery access has been sealed.

Bonnet strut failed.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,691 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 101,852 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 zr18 95y xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm michelin 235/40 zr18 95y xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,257 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 33,224 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,325 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 28,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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ET57 OSW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ET57 OSW, 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 ET57 OSW registered?

ET57 OSW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is ET57 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 OSW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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