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FY58 SWK

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,029 mi
Last recorded110,029 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 110,029 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 110,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,135 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2022 97,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,033 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,732 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 91,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 80,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp image kick is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,636 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,749 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty/ cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,110 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Undertrays and engine cover fitted covering testable components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' near bottom of screen, not considered to be the in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,110 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Undertrays and engine cover fitted covering testable components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' near bottom of screen, not considered to be the in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,485 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly mis-shapen.

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,806 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 SWK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY58 SWK registered?

FY58 SWK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is FY58 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 SWK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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