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FY58 BFJ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,551 mi
Last recorded183,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 183,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 183,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 173,752 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 160,812 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 160,812 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 155,279 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 155,279 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 149,607 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 149,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 142,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 142,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2017 136,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 136,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,630 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,431 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,301 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,301 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FY58 BFJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY58 BFJ, 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 FY58 BFJ registered?

FY58 BFJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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