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FT57 HZP

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,089 mi
Last recorded137,089 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 137,089 miles

Corrosion to underside - rear + Suspension components

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 135,356 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 135,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 133,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,826 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,846 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 122,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,632 miles

offside front inner and outer cv gaiters leaking slightly

oil level light on

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,104 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,647 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,831 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 2013 44,021 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 23 Jan 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,232 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 HZP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

FT57 HZP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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