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FT57 HZW

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,338 mi
Last recorded162,338 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 162,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 154,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 154,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord and (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,947 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 104,947 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,488 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts in n/s/f tyre inside sidewall

cuts in o/s/f tyre inside sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2012 48,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre inside sidewall

cuts in o/s/f tyre inside sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,433 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 HZW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

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

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