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MW57 JFE

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,138 mi
Last recorded205,138 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 205,138 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 205,138 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 182,185 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 182,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 168,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,413 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 155,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,537 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,299 miles

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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MW57 JFE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel 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 MW57 JFE, 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 MW57 JFE registered?

MW57 JFE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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