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FT57 FWS

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,357 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 96,330 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 94,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,444 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 90,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,558 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 89,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 79,969 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 69,355 miles

Front both headlights have mounting brackets broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 69,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both headlights have mounting brackets broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 58,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,959 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belts dull to child seats

Fail 25 May 2016 51,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully check rear seat belts dull to child seats

Pass 19 May 2015 47,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2015 47,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 44,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven wear on the offside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2014 44,904 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

uneven wear on the offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,976 miles

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 39,976 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,657 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 35,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,311 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,289 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FWS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

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

Is FT57 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FWS shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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