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MJ57 DXY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 DXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 149,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded rear

Fail 24 Sep 2026 149,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded rear

Pass 18 Aug 2025 146,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,693 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 130,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,501 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,784 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 54,091 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 44,789 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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MJ57 DXY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ57 DXY, 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 MJ57 DXY registered?

MJ57 DXY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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