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FT57 JFX

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,183 mi
Last recorded181,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 181,183 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 169,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 156,465 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 153,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 145,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 143,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 143,065 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 8 May 2015 136,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking within the tread

Fail 8 May 2015 136,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking within the tread

Pass 17 May 2014 128,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 108,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 67,798 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 JFX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

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