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GR57 FTC

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,208 mi
Last recorded180,208 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 FTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 180,208 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2025 177,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 173,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 163,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 154,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 147,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,237 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,488 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,614 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,709 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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GR57 FTC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 GR57 FTC, 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 GR57 FTC registered?

GR57 FTC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is GR57 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 FTC 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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