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HG57 XXD

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 XXD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 80,779 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 80,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray loose

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,017 miles

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 12 Mar 2021 76,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,501 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged osf and both rear valves perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged osf and both rear valves perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive From cooler under car not engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,407 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,315 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,672 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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HG57 XXD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG57 XXD, 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 HG57 XXD registered?

HG57 XXD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is HG57 XXD safe to buy?

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