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FV57 MXC

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,968 mi
Last recorded183,968 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 MXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 183,968 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner arms bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 183,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner arms bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 165,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Splash shield poor condition

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

Fail 13 May 2024 165,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Splash shield poor condition

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

Pass 16 May 2023 148,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 131,365 miles

Offside Front Inner CV Boot covered in grease, unable to see any cuts/splits

Fail 12 May 2022 131,357 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))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner CV Boot covered in grease, unable to see any cuts/splits

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 May 2021 117,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,082 miles

power steering residue on power steering header tank

Fail 5 Mar 2018 108,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering residue on power steering header tank

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,378 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CHILD SEAT FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,393 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

oil leak from engine oil filler cap

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,166 miles

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,286 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 34,286 miles

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

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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FV57 MXC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV57 MXC, 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 FV57 MXC registered?

FV57 MXC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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