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MT57 ZDL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,524 mi
Last recorded144,524 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 ZDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 144,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 144,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 144,021 miles

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

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

Vehicle under body and chassis corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 143,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front shocker low bush deteriorated

nearside front shocker low bush deteriorated

rear brake hoses deteriorated

under trays fitted/slightly damaged but secure

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,264 miles

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

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

minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve

nearside front shocker low bush deteriorated

offside front shocker low bush deteriorated

rear brake hoses deteriorated

under trays fitted/slightly damaged but secure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,800 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,824 miles

plastic under tray damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,405 miles

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

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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MT57 ZDL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 MT57 ZDL, 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 MT57 ZDL registered?

MT57 ZDL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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