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FT57 FWH

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

handbrake reading 19%, minimum requirement 16%

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible

offside hand brake reading low

Fail 30 Nov 2023 124,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

handbrake reading 19%, minimum requirement 16%

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge no cords visible

offside hand brake reading low

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,203 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and tread slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm and tread slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,163 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and tread low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,876 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 84,833 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,636 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,264 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,056 miles

Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,922 miles

Isofix child seat fitted to N/S/R

O/S/F tyre tread very badly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,922 miles

Isofix child seat fitted to N/S/R

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre tread very badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,797 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 FWH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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