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SW57KYU
2008 AUDI A4
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1986cc
General Information
- Registration SW57KYU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1986cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,196 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,486 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor/turrets/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides floor/turrets/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,930 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/ Floor /Sills Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,036 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,684 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,339 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- corrosion to rear subframe
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- corrosion to rear subframe
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,205 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,870 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019 10 Jun 20267 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,565 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,497 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017 10 Jun 202618 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,497 MI
10 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,296 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,086 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,748 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 10 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 10 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,150 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202622 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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SW57KYU was registered on 2008-01-08
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