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KP57 BUV

2008 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,491 mi
Last recorded104,491 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S4 Avant68,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake wear indicator on dash

Fail 1 Nov 2023 93,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40 r18 95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,314 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 84,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 84,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,034 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,161 miles

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)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

front brake pads approching wear indicators

Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,157 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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KP57 BUV is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,027 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP57 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP57 BUV registered?

KP57 BUV is a 2008 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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