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BL57 YAX

2008 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S4 Avant68,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2026 75,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 74,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre control arm [Strut bolts onto arm] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,877 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 70,875 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,338 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems slightly cracked/perished.

Nearside & offside front lower front suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,712 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,712 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,369 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 56,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,137 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 44,828 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 44,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,538 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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BL57 YAX is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,027 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 YAX registered?

BL57 YAX is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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