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DL57 LDK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 LDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 156,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 144,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 128,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 113,568 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,256 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,745 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 93,459 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,119 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,119 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,566 miles

emissions too low to register

knock from front suspension - unable to locate any wear using normal mot methods

underbody and underbonnet covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2011 32,264 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 LDK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL57 LDK, 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 LDK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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