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FT57 BFE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 135,810 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 135,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,451 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 130,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 124,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 124,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 118,329 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 113,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 109,048 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,950 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,392 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,883 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,307 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 BFE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

FT57 BFE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is FT57 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 BFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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