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FT57 MMU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,594 mi
Last recorded147,594 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 147,594 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 147,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f upper back rubber wishbone bush is split excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns/r rubber brake hose is cracked excessively (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os/r outer cv boot is split/ leaking excessively (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f upper back rubber wishbone bush is split excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns/r tyre cracking excessively in treads and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os/r tyre cracking excessively on inner sidewall (235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f upper front rubber wishbone bush is splitting/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE: os/r rubber brake hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f upper back rubber wishbone bush is splitting/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,442 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper and lower suspension arms etc Rubber bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perished /slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREADS TO SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perished and slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING/PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 142,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH Front rubber wiper blades split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber cv boot split at small end leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper and lower suspension arms etc Rubber bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perished /slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREADS TO SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perished and slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING/PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 137,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 137,439 miles

Emissions not tested Failing alternator. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,311 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

N/S/R inner position lamp dim but still visible from a reasonable distance

N/S/R tyre perishing in tread

O/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner section of tread

O/S/R coil spring corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses fairly deteriorated advise replacements soon

lower part of engine/gearbox area damp of oil

park brake travel high

service light shown on dash

wipers smear

Fail 1 May 2019 131,310 miles

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

N/S/R brake disc corroded

N/S/R inner position lamp dim but still visible from a reasonable distance

N/S/R tyre perishing in tread

O/S/F shock absorber damp

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner section of tread

O/S/R coil spring corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses fairly deteriorated advise replacements soon

lower part of engine/gearbox area damp of oil

park brake travel high

service light shown on dash

wipers smear

Pass 2 May 2018 123,798 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

N/S/R position lamp dim inner lamp

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front upper rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement (signs of wear in front arms)

both rear brake flexis deteriorated advise replacements soon

corrosion to both rear coil springs

lamp defect light shown on dash

minor perishing in N/S/F and N/S/R tyres

oil leak

parking brake travel slightly high

rear brake discs slightly corroded

service light shown on dash

Fail 1 May 2018 123,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 r18 95w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

N/S/R position lamp dim inner lamp

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front upper rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated/torn but currently not resulting in excessive movement (signs of wear in front arms)

both rear brake flexis deteriorated advise replacements soon

corrosion to both rear coil springs

lamp defect light shown on dash

minor perishing in N/S/F and N/S/R tyres

oil leak

parking brake travel slightly high

rear brake discs slightly corroded

service light shown on dash

Pass 4 May 2017 117,809 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,441 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,657 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,173 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,724 miles

under trays fitted

OSR Tyre has been run flat, wall damaged

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 MMU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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