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FY58 SWF

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,824 mi
Last recorded262,824 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 SWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 262,824 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2026 262,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 29 Sep 2025 255,786 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slight deteriorating inner faces

n/s & o/s/r underbody corroding adjacent to suspension arms

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 29 Sep 2025 255,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres underinflated

front brake discs slight deteriorating inner faces

n/s & o/s/r underbody corroding adjacent to suspension arms

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer edges

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 244,486 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 244,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 235,398 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 235,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 225,862 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 225,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Pads on metal. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On Metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 215,970 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges. Advise replacing soon.

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

stone chip damage to windscreen.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 215,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges. Advise replacing soon.

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

stone chip damage to windscreen.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 205,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 195,838 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 182,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 168,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,632 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 142,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,272 miles

Engine management fault indicator warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter slight weep of grease but still preventing ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

rear discs rusty

rear tyres getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low

rear discs rusty

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,321 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,561 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 SWF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWF, 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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FY58 SWF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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