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MD57 XWS

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,789 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyres badly split

handbrake 17% requires attention

rear of vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp broken and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,428 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 86,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

high level brake lamp not working

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,558 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre box

engine undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust centre box

engine undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,048 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,890 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,762 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)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear seat belt buckle (plastic damaged)

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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MD57 XWS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MD57 XWS, 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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MD57 XWS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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