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ET57 SGU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 SGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 142,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside exhaust clamp corroded, system slightly loose

nsf fog not working ,osf fog lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2022 130,733 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arms inner bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is a Run flat and the offside is a standard tyre

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre is a Run flat and the nearside is a standard tyre

Pass 28 May 2021 115,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 111,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 109,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,226 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,644 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,263 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,324 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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ET57 SGU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SGU, 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 ET57 SGU registered?

ET57 SGU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is ET57 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 SGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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