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LG08 YMR

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,790 mi
Last recorded156,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 156,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 152,512 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 152,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,173 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 148,173 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 142,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,163 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,163 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 132,374 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 132,275 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 124,723 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,086 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 122,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 117,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,943 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 May 2014 110,559 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 110,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 25 Jun 2012 83,744 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cuts in wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG08 YMR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LG08 YMR, 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 LG08 YMR registered?

LG08 YMR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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