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FT57 FUA

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

280,196 mi
Last recorded280,196 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 280,196 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 271,531 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 265,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 260,240 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 260,231 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 252,545 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 252,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 237,632 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 237,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2020 225,501 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 225,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 206,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 187,803 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 187,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 174,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 161,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,637 miles

Both front tyres ON limit.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 128,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,480 miles

nsf tyre worn to 3/2mm

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 FUA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA registered?

FT57 FUA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FT57 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FUA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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