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FV57 XKM

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,838 mi
Last recorded191,838 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 191,838 miles

Emissions on maximum limit.

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroded badly, also a suspension component prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 191,838 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions on maximum limit.

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroded badly, also a suspension component prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 179,769 miles

Emissions on maximum limit.

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails corroded badly, also a suspension component prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 177,180 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 174,039 miles

ALL suspension components show signs of corrosion but not excessive including rear subframe

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ALL rear suspension mountings corroded but not excessive NO holes could be made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 171,185 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL nearside and offside rear mountings corroded but NO holes made at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR shocks, springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 164,127 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,208 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 161,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,100 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm left on them (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 146,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 146,620 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,649 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,649 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,641 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 102,976 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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FV57 XKM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

FV57 XKM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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