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FT57 MLO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,541 mi
Last recorded155,541 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 MLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 155,541 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2026 155,541 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 137,774 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 137,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive-shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 129,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 117,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2022 109,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 101,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 97,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 89,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 81,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,890 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 62,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,463 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,281 miles

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 MLO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLO, 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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FT57 MLO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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