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L555 RLM

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 RLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 146,627 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 134,042 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 134,042 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm , (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms bushes starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken pigtail at end of spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 108,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 92,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,030 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,608 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 53,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,499 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

wear lip on front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,922 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs worn lipped

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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L555 RLM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L555 RLM, 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 L555 RLM registered?

L555 RLM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is L555 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 RLM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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