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FT57 FTO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,334 mi
Last recorded115,334 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 115,334 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

all tyres feathering sightly on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,252 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 178,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deeply chunked outer side wall close to cords - Recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Recommended Replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 101,390 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Fail 30 May 2017 101,390 miles

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 31 May 2016 80,077 miles

service light on

Fail 31 May 2016 80,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

B rake wear light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level light on

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

service light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 45,036 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly distorted on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,896 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,291 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 FTO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

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

Is FT57 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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