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FT57 JJZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,985 mi
Last recorded141,985 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 JJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine MIL light on

Fail 5 Feb 2024 141,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine MIL light on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,732 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,133 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,074 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Minor damage to offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,331 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear lamp cluster/intermittant fault/side lamp/stop lamp/indicator/reverse lamp

Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,454 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper will not turn off

requires number plates fitting

Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,867 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,273 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 JJZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

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

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