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FY58 TCJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,473 mi
Last recorded157,473 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 157,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 157,473 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 138,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 110,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre deformed

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

under trays and exhaust heat shield damaged/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,235 miles

EML light on

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

Near side front bumper damage

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 71,099 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML/DPF/Glow Plug Light On Dash (Possible Lack Of Power)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,669 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,642 miles

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

offside front tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit and bald on edges NOT exposing cord

Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit and bald on edges NOT exposing cord

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 TCJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

FY58 TCJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is FY58 TCJ safe to buy?

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