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EF54 LJS

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LJS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,444 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,889 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 122,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,549 miles

rear tyres very very close too limits

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

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

rear bumper dented

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,470 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 134,495 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

mil lamp on !

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,768 miles

low on smoke test

Fail 30 Aug 2012 83,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low on smoke test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,382 miles

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

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers light smreeing creen

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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EF54 LJS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF54 LJS, 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 EF54 LJS registered?

EF54 LJS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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