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FV57 YZY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,039 miles

EML on pre july 2008

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 116,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

mil light on -pre july 2008

Pass 10 May 2024 105,603 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 96,905 miles

front under tray not secure on one corner

Fail 12 May 2023 96,900 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

front under tray not secure on one corner

Pass 13 May 2022 88,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads, just within, could not see condition of inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 72,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,857 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,759 miles

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

Front n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 YZY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV57 YZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 YZY registered?

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

Is FV57 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 YZY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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