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KN58 LYC

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,730 mi
Last recorded176,730 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 176,730 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill close to rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill close to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around top of rear spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around top of spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 165,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 151,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 138,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 138,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 123,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,514 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2021 119,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,609 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine under tray slightly loose

Fail 3 Jan 2020 110,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine under tray slightly loose

Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,220 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,709 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,929 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,625 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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KN58 LYC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KN58 LYC, 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 KN58 LYC registered?

KN58 LYC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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