CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL57 LDE

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 LDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,477 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 143,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,298 miles

Front Bottom arm ball joint gaiters split

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn along the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,379 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 126,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 118,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 118,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,939 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,649 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 96,648 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,155 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,424 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,137 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,341 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL57 LDE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DL57 LDE?

You can check the full history of DL57 LDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL57 LDE registered?

DL57 LDE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is DL57 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 LDE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL57 LDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL57 LDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.