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FT57 JEU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,925 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,657 miles

Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 123,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,262 miles

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

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

corrosion under car

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,501 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,501 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,639 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,747 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,577 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 JEU 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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

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

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