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MF57 PHN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,327 mi
Last recorded182,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 PHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 182,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge close to cords

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 182,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge close to cords

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 164,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 164,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 145,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,444 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 120,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 120,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,837 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,357 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 77,938 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 77,938 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,009 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF57 PHN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF57 PHN, 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 MF57 PHN registered?

MF57 PHN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is MF57 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 PHN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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