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MR57 EAR

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 EAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 129,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 128,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 128,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 128,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 127,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 126,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 12,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,664 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine undertrays and n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,169 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,353 miles

alloy wheels kerb damaged!

Fail 5 Oct 2012 52,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

alloy wheels kerb damaged!

has small cuts in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord yet! going the same way as the other three tyres!

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,986 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

front to rear brake pipes routedunder plastic undertray cannot be inspected visually

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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MR57 EAR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MR57 EAR, 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 MR57 EAR registered?

MR57 EAR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is MR57 EAR safe to buy?

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