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FT57 GXX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,691 mi
Last recorded181,691 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 181,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 169,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both under trays broken

Fail 13 Dec 2023 157,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle driver side a lot higher than passenger side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure both sides floor pan undertrays broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2022 147,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 147,254 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2021 134,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,626 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

slight wear to suspension bushes

Pass 3 May 2014 38,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 33,512 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 33,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,052 miles

damage to n/s front tyre & wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,324 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 GXX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

Is FT57 GXX safe to buy?

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