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FY58 SWJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,263 mi
Last recorded184,263 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 184,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,305 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 176,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 176,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 165,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,542 miles

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions unable to determine leaks.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,430 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 28 Nov 2015 96,477 miles

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,185 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 SWJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

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

Is FY58 SWJ safe to buy?

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