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FY58 XBW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,766 mi
Last recorded147,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 147,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 140,270 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 136,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 134,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 95,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,145 miles

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,597 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,609 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear tyre treads show slight signs of surface cracks

offside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

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 XBW 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 93.8%.

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 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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

FY58 XBW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is FY58 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 XBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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