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KS57 FVW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 115,714 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified welding carried out to dpf filter (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 115,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,463 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,712 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 85,712 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,207 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,119 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

metal object in o/s/r tyre

plastic tray fitted along floor pan

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,403 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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KS57 FVW 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 68.8%.

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 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 KS57 FVW, 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 KS57 FVW registered?

KS57 FVW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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