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FT57 HCP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,944 mi
Last recorded272,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 HCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 272,944 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 272,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 265,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 265,836 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 261,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 255,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 255,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 244,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit (35/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 226,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For lower shocker attachment. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For lower shocker attachment. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 226,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For lower shocker attachment. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement For lower shocker attachment. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 214,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 198,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 181,255 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 181,255 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 171,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 171,365 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 150,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 135,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 135,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2011 59,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm at centre

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2011 59,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 3mm at centre

wipers smearing slightly

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 HCP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

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

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