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FT57 JFU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,120 mi
Last recorded174,120 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 JFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 174,120 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 174,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 168,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,444 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 153,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 137,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,997 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,494 miles

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

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 JFU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

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

Is FT57 JFU safe to buy?

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