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FT57 JJY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,630 mi
Last recorded139,630 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,437 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,588 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

nearside rear brake discs badly corroded

nearside track rod end gaiter split

rear sub frame coroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

rear upper spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,858 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear upper spring mounts corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 119,464 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 12 Jan 2021 119,464 miles

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

front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,464 miles

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

front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,073 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,337 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Split in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,104 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JJY 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 82.4%.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

FT57 JJY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FT57 JJY safe to buy?

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