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FT57 FVY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,983 mi
Last recorded133,983 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 133,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,531 miles

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

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

center exhaust clamp is defective

Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,390 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,372 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 125,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 123,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,273 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 105,601 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fit obscuring some parts

Fail 2 Jun 2018 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fit obscuring some parts

Pass 31 May 2017 90,449 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

engine cover /tray fitted

under body corroded in places

washer level low

engine oil low

Fail 27 May 2017 90,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

2x front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine cover /tray fitted

under body corroded in places

washer level low

engine oil low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,958 miles

offside rear tyre 3 mm

slight corrosion front brake disc inner faces

Fail 9 Nov 2013 51,929 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3 mm

slight corrosion front brake disc inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,730 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 47,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,659 miles

CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AREA. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,773 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 FVY 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 68.2%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

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

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