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MW57 SJX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,737 mi
Last recorded195,737 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 SJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 195,737 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front number plate damaged, but still readable from a distance

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 195,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front number plate damaged, but still readable from a distance

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall 235/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 183,021 miles

Offside Rear backrest has slight movement. still secure

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 183,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear backrest has slight movement. still secure

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 173,614 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits & worn on edges

n/s/r brake pads low

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 173,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre on limits & worn on edges

n/s/r brake pads low

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 159,524 miles

o/s/f tyre cut

Fail 5 Feb 2016 159,524 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre cut

Pass 5 Feb 2015 145,994 miles

o/s/r tyre just off limits

slight play in front suspension joints

Fail 31 Jan 2015 145,994 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre just off limits

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,043 miles

chips on screen

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,647 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2013 114,645 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

rear discs badly worn & front pads very low

Pass 21 Jan 2012 100,772 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Dec 2010 91,676 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 91,676 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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 SJX 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 56.3%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

MW57 SJX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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