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FT57 FSU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 143,417 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near & Off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded, not excessively

Fail 18 Aug 2025 143,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Near & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near & Off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded, not excessively

Pass 5 Aug 2024 137,254 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall/All tyre's slightly perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,782 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall

slightly oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 114,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,839 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 105,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,790 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 88,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,978 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,196 miles

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

front brake discs are worn on inner faces

n/side rear brake pads are getting low

o/side rear tyre has a split in the inner wall not showing cord

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,320 miles

nearside front disc slight sccored

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 FSU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

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

Is FT57 FSU safe to buy?

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