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FB57 DYU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 139,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play really close to becoming excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 136,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 131,913 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 131,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,565 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,565 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2022 120,344 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 120,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,864 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,271 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,871 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertays fitted

kerb damage to o/s front tyre

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cut to sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cut to sidewalls

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not showing cords

nsr tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not showing cords

nsr tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,347 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FB57 DYU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FB57 DYU, 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 FB57 DYU registered?

FB57 DYU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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