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FY58 ZLZ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 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 ZLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,169 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,090 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush x 2 on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,269 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 90,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,707 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 59,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 31,081 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,235 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 ZLZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

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

Is FY58 ZLZ safe to buy?

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