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KY57 XKU

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,379 mi
Last recorded28,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 XKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 28,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 27,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 27,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 26,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 25,575 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 25,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 24,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has damage to outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 24,303 miles

Both front inner brake pads low

Both front upper arms both sides have a cracked inner bush

Both rear tyres are cracking on outer sidewall and shoulder

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Front brake discs are worn and lipped on inner fascia

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is cracking on the outer shoulder

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have surface rust

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,939 miles

nearside rear wheel/tyre kerb damage

Pass 6 Jan 2014 20,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,570 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2013 17,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 11,087 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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KY57 XKU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY57 XKU, 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 KY57 XKU registered?

KY57 XKU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KY57 XKU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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