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FT57 JDU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,073 mi
Last recorded117,073 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,073 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,996 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 112,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,191 miles

rear tyres deformed in tread area

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,845 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,980 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside and engine compartment.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked around circumference. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Plastic covers fitted to underside and engine compartment.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,659 miles

Childs seat fitted o/s/r

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear seats have baby seats fitted to them

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear seats have baby seats fitted to them

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,589 miles

advise unable to check osr and nsr seatbelts as child seats fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,863 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 JDU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

FT57 JDU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is FT57 JDU safe to buy?

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