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FT57 GZH

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

243,851 mi
Last recorded243,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 GZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 243,851 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 232,674 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 231,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire round fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 220,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 210,335 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Cracked/damaged due to scraping ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear light lens tinted

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both rear lights tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 209,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Cracked/damaged due to scraping ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear light lens tinted

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both rear lights tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 176,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 168,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 162,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 156,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 148,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 142,006 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,336 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,011 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 GZH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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