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L5 KOG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,360 mi
Last recorded130,360 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 130,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,126 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 98,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.90mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,197 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

brake wear sensor illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,197 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear sensor illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,523 miles

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,105 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust corroded

nearside rear exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside rear tyre valve slightly cracked

offside rear exhaust heat sheild loose

offside rear tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,797 miles

Child seat fitted to offside and nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L5 KOG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L5 KOG, 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 L5 KOG registered?

L5 KOG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is L5 KOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 KOG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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