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GR57 FTN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,202 mi
Last recorded165,202 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 FTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 165,200 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 158,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 158,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2020 148,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 137,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 129,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working terminals corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,515 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke

Fail 11 Jul 2017 124,380 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,883 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,893 miles

Emissions too clean to register. ( No print out available )

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FTN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GR57 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

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

Is GR57 FTN safe to buy?

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