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FT57 FXU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,550 mi
Last recorded170,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 FXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 170,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 147,609 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 145,238 miles

Diesel particulate filter has been cut open and rewelded, presenter showed documentation evidence of previous cleaning work being carried out.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 145,238 miles

Diesel particulate filter has been cut open and rewelded, presenter showed documentation evidence of previous cleaning work being carried out.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,482 miles

both front shocker bottom bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2021 142,482 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front shocker bottom bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2020 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2019 131,839 miles

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

dpf filter been repaired by welding but passes emisions test easily. so asume all ok

Fail 15 May 2019 131,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

dpf filter been repaired by welding but passes emisions test easily. so asume all ok

Fail 7 May 2019 131,826 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 124,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 124,194 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 117,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 101,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,270 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 16 Sep 2013 63,769 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,367 miles

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 FXU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black 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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

FT57 FXU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FT57 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 FXU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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