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FT57 GZZ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,187 mi
Last recorded156,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 151,104 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 151,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 121,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 111,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 102,603 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 102,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 95,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 90,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 78,592 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 71,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,221 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 68,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,570 miles

TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGE,N/S/F,O/S/F AND N/S/R.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S.R MIRROR DAMAGED.

REAR PADS ON LIMIT,DISCS LIPPED.

TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGE,N/S/F,O/S/F AND N/S/R.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,188 miles

n/s door mirror broken

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 GZZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

FT57 GZZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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