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HG57 XYK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,394 mi
Last recorded149,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 XYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,394 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,550 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

slight play in offside front drop link

windscreen damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2025

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

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe/suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2023 142,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 142,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 136,168 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable bracket broken cable still secure (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 136,168 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable bracket broken cable still secure (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 136,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess brake cable bracket snapped but cable still srcure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket snapped but cable still secure

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket snapped but cable still secure

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 120,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,329 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 98,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,973 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,510 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,837 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,286 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XYK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

HG57 XYK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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