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FT57 FSO

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,672 mi
Last recorded101,672 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s door mirror glass loose

under-body corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2022 101,672 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s door mirror glass loose

under-body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge (punctured ()

battery loose

n/s door mirror glass loose

Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,777 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge (punctured ()

battery loose

n/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 8 Apr 2020 88,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 88,278 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,984 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,680 miles

Both clamps on exhaust central joining sleeve are badly corroded, advise to replace soon.

Both rear brake hoses, ferrules at calipers becoming quite corroded.

Both rear tyres appear to be wearing more on outer edges, check pressures ok or could be the alignment.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,708 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and have slight perishing in treaded area, offside is devoid of tread on inner edge.

Unable to test several underside components as obscured by sheilding

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,715 miles

Unable to test sills due to trim

Under trays obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Unable to test sills due to trim

Under trays obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,777 miles

Unable to check sills due to trim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,137 miles

All 4 tyres have slightly more wear on edges.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,639 miles

Unable to test sills areas, underside areas and brake/fuel lines as inacessible due to trims.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 36,639 miles

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

Unable to test sills areas, underside areas and brake/fuel lines as inacessible due to trims.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,819 miles

Offside parking brake lever not against stop on caliper.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,448 miles

gearbox noise when rotating wheels.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 21,424 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

gearbox noise when rotating wheels.

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 FSO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

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