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FY58 MRU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,308 mi
Last recorded196,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 MRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 196,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 181,566 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 181,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 166,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 153,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 149,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 149,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,509 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,974 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,228 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 118,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,797 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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,626 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 MRU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

FY58 MRU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is FY58 MRU safe to buy?

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