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FT57 BAU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,166 mi
Last recorded193,166 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 193,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 183,688 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2022 173,041 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2022 173,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 161,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 154,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 119,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 119,796 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside and Nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 110,374 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 110,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 100,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,847 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2011 57,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

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 BAU 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 FT57 BAU, 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 FT57 BAU registered?

FT57 BAU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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