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FT57 MKD

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,958 mi
Last recorded190,958 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 190,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 184,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 184,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 177,692 miles

Nearside Engine mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 173,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 167,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 167,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 162,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,600 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 152,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre side wall damange

nsr tyre side wall damange showing signs of wear

Fail 27 Aug 2015 126,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre side wall damange

nsr tyre side wall damange showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,094 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

eninge Under-trays damadge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,232 miles

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

engine under cover pan damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,781 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 MKD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

FT57 MKD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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