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LM57 BDY

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,592 mi
Last recorded43,592 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 43,592 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 43,592 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension link rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension link rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer link bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 42,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,648 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 41,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,824 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 37,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,244 miles

near side rear tyre worn on side wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,770 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 19,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside door mirror slightly loose.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,202 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 15,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 11,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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LM57 BDY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 LM57 BDY, 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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LM57 BDY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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