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MX57 ZRC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,482 mi
Last recorded158,482 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZRC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 158,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 149,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 139,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 127,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,921 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 119,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

off and nearside rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

rear registration plate is loosely secured.

suspect that the near side rear suspension coil spring maybe fractured/broken but cannot prove it without dismantling other components.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

rear registration plate is loosely mounted.

suspect that the near side rear suspension coil spring maybe fractured/broken but cannot prove it without dismantling other components.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 118,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

rear registration plate is loosely mounted.

suspect that the near side rear suspension coil spring maybe fractured/broken but cannot prove it without dismantling other components.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front lower front swivel joint rubber boot is split.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,765 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 108,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 33,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,180 miles

NSR Seat belt buckle plastic cover loose

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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MX57 ZRC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX57 ZRC, 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 MX57 ZRC registered?

MX57 ZRC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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