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FT57 HYZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 175,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Cover An Under Trays Fitted

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Surface Rust Appearing Under Chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2022 170,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear Brake;s disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Jan 2022 170,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear Brake;s disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Dec 2020 165,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 156,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 156,285 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,010 miles

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

Rear both brake flaxy deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 151,010 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake flaxy deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,229 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 131,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jan 2017 105,912 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 86,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 80,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 56,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,600 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 HYZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HYZ, 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 HYZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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