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FY58 HDJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,541 mi
Last recorded152,541 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 HDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 152,541 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 152,541 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 142,073 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

engine tray and underbody tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 129,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear underbody rust

Pass 1 May 2022 116,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2022 116,519 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,142 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 79,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,112 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 68,010 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,062 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,003 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 18 Jul 2014 44,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,174 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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FY58 HDJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FY58 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

FY58 HDJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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