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FT57 EHW

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,947 mi
Last recorded222,947 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 EHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 222,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 212,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 212,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2024 196,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 196,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 183,353 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mount deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 176,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 170,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2021 170,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 133,069 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 97,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,624 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,818 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 60,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EHW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel 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 FT57 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

FT57 EHW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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