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DL57 AKK

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 112,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,371 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,837 miles

235/40r18

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt border line pass (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

coil springs corroded in places

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

head-light aims low

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose/deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded/deteriorated

rear sub-frame mounting points corroded/deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2021 91,837 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

235/40r18

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt border line pass (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

coil springs corroded in places

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

head-light aims low

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose/deteriorated

rear sub-frame corroded/deteriorated

rear sub-frame mounting points corroded/deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,105 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated/perished

minor oil leak

offside and nearside front lower rear ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

235/40zr18y

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated/perished

minor oil leak

offside and nearside front lower rear ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 4 Sep 2017 79,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,833 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,622 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,939 miles

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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DL57 AKK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL57 AKK, 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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DL57 AKK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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