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FM57 NCD

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,714 mi
Last recorded159,714 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 159,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 159,709 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative Parking brake warning lamp , does not illuminate when engaged (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 155,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 150,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 150,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,506 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 145,506 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 134,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,907 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 115,364 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 105,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,297 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,778 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,863 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 42,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NCD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

FM57 NCD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is FM57 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 NCD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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