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FT57 AKO

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,786 mi
Last recorded180,786 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 AKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 180,786 miles

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

under car rusty in places

Pass 8 Jul 2019 176,342 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

trays /covers damaged and obscuring some testable items /flexi hose brakets corroded at rear

Fail 27 Jun 2019 176,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

trays /covers damaged and obscuring some testable items /flexi hose brakets corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 171,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 165,376 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKS IN WALLS

Fail 1 Jul 2017 165,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

FRONT TYRES CRACKS IN WALLS

Pass 4 Jun 2016 157,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 141,136 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,207 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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FT57 AKO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT57 AKO, 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 FT57 AKO registered?

FT57 AKO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FT57 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 AKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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