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KR57 YWJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,458 mi
Last recorded159,458 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,458 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 159,458 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,043 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PDF FILTER SOOTED UP (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 14 Dec 2023 153,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PDF FILTER SOOTED UP (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 13 Dec 2022 149,681 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear belt in use ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and central tailgate position lights light intensity seems reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 146,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 146,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad unstuck (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks on the exhaust (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 146,578 miles

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

Central Rear Towbar component excessively worn towball retainers (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bonding broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks sensor wire melted on exhaust (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 141,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,902 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 118,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,493 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,263 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,588 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,587 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil light on ! on min level

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,176 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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KR57 YWJ 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 KR57 YWJ, 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 KR57 YWJ registered?

KR57 YWJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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