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HD08 LYF

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

163,205 mi
Last recorded163,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 163,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 155,201 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 147,640 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 147,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2023 138,804 miles

Central Exhaust connecting sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber boot insecure.

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 138,785 miles

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

Central Exhaust connecting sleeve corroded.

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber boot insecure.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 128,410 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 120,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,544 miles

Service light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 116,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service light on

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,631 miles

Emissions emit low reading

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

Service light on

Fail 6 Mar 2019 111,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions emit low reading

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Service light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,402 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions emit low reading

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,434 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 89,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,971 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,366 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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HD08 LYF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HD08 LYF, 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 HD08 LYF registered?

HD08 LYF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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