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FM57 AXN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,186 mi
Last recorded204,186 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 AXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 204,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 204,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 195,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 195,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Where shock bolts on. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 184,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 180,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 179,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 179,442 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 173,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 166,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 158,571 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 158,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 151,944 miles

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 144,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre has approx 2mm of tread.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 108,563 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 108,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FM57 AXN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FM57 AXN, 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 FM57 AXN registered?

FM57 AXN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is FM57 AXN safe to buy?

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