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AF08 LJP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,469 mi
Last recorded154,469 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LJP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 154,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,990 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 126,988 miles

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))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,644 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp defective

Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,643 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp defective

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,591 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,202 miles

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

Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,755 miles

front tyres bold on inner edges

offside washer jet not working

covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,359 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,836 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has two nail's in tread

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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AF08 LJP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 LJP, 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 AF08 LJP registered?

AF08 LJP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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