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LK08 VPA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,321 mi
Last recorded165,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 165,321 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Nov 2025 165,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Nov 2024 153,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,670 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 138,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 203,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,757 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,744 miles

n/s/f headlight levelling actuator rod insecure {cable tied}

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of various components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

n/s/f headlight levelling actuator rod insecure {cable tied}

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of various components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 701,751 miles

Near side front headlight level sensor is being held in place with a cable tie.

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full access to components.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,454 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

sill and underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 37,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 29,611 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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LK08 VPA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LK08 VPA, 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 LK08 VPA registered?

LK08 VPA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 VPA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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