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FT57 GXV

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,661 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 137,661 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 124,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 122,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 122,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage and inner wall splitting/Profile/235/45R17/94W/

plastic under trays fitted rear under tray insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2016 116,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage and inner wall splitting/Profile/235/45R17/94W/

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted rear under tray insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,784 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing anchor missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,549 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 98,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,881 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,213 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 GXV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

FT57 GXV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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