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FT57 GYK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,035 mi
Last recorded145,035 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 145,035 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2022 145,035 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 126,973 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jan 2021 126,973 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 113,519 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,658 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,030 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 84,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,345 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,733 miles

front brake balance just in limits

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 GYK 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 66.7%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK registered?

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

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