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MA57 BWL

2008 Audi A4

Orange Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

300,298 mi
Last recorded300,298 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 300,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 300,181 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flickering at the end off the test wasnt working (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 281,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 281,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 167,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 167,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 157,635 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

Fail 16 Jan 2023 157,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,987 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,754 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to test due to ilegal tyres 4x4 tapley (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,747 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,747 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,343 miles

EML ON

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,266 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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MA57 BWL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Orange with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA57 BWL, 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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MA57 BWL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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