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HW57 DWZ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 DWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,801 miles

Offside Sill crushed / damaged - central

Fail 14 Jul 2026 93,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Recommend replacing in pairs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Sill crushed / damaged - central

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv joint gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill damaged / crushed (central)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Where shock absorber mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Curved arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Where shock absorber mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,290 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))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation, tyre fitted for nearside. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust/push pull strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most arm bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust/push pull strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most arm bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear washer not working

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,633 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

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 30 May 2019 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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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HW57 DWZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HW57 DWZ, 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 HW57 DWZ registered?

HW57 DWZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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