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FY58 ZLV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,121 mi
Last recorded165,121 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 ZLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 165,121 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 165,116 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 151,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 142,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,329 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,476 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,721 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,817 miles

front tyres getting low esp' edges. 3-4mm.

rear number plate deteriorating.

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 ZLV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

FY58 ZLV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is FY58 ZLV safe to buy?

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