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OE57 NSN

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,166 mi
Last recorded160,166 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 NSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 160,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 160,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 159,989 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Under tray slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2023 152,344 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,970 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 142,843 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp joining front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,994 miles

Front and rear tyre sizes are different

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front and rear tyre sizes are different

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 132,826 miles

Front & Rear Tyre aspect ratios different but same across axle

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play can only be felt under load. Dust cover also slightly cut/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Double nut on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 132,711 miles

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

Front & Rear Tyre aspect ratios different but same across axle

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play can only be felt under load. Dust cover also slightly cut/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Double nut on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 112,230 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated/loose

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened double nut on ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 86,545 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs also look worn and lipped (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 74,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bush crackling (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,977 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 65,053 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,801 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,412 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,105 miles

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

Offside 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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OE57 NSN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OE57 NSN, 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 OE57 NSN registered?

OE57 NSN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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