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KR57 YYV

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 129,790 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light shows fault on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing no lock type cap FITTED AND MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side pivot/cable stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,460 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 125,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,506 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 120,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,987 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,987 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,639 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,814 miles

bottom ball joint boots perished

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,358 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 92,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,540 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,353 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,953 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,542 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 YYV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

KR57 YYV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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