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AM08 LPY

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,323 mi
Last recorded130,323 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,323 miles

Nearside Front caliper slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 129,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2023 129,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 129,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top suspension arm bushes (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top suspension arm bushes (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 128,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top suspension arm bushes (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top suspension arm bushes (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,347 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,342 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 118,342 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,112 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Daylight running light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,343 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

Pass 14 Feb 2016 98,473 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight bind from nearside front brake

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,843 miles

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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AM08 LPY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AM08 LPY, 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 AM08 LPY registered?

AM08 LPY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AM08 LPY safe to buy?

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