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LB57 VYS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,292 mi
Last recorded152,292 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 150,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 150,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp not adequate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,120 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 134,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2023 134,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper arm bushes slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 130,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper arm bushes slightly torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 109,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension strut is seeping oil

Fail 10 Jan 2014 93,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension strut is seeping oil

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,303 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,786 miles

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

Nearside 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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LB57 VYS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB57 VYS, 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 LB57 VYS registered?

LB57 VYS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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