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FT57 GYJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,368 mi
Last recorded94,368 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,368 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 92,289 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 92,289 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 92,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,884 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 89,884 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,094 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 GYJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT57 GYJ registered?

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

Is FT57 GYJ safe to buy?

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