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FT57 FWJ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 122,708 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 122,708 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 114,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 114,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,315 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,419 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,419 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 77,896 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,394 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 69,394 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,201 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,200 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,414 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,413 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,157 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to mis-shape

Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,157 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyre treads starting to mis-shape

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,024 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,622 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 FWJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

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

Is FT57 FWJ safe to buy?

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