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LM57 ZZD

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,523 mi
Last recorded148,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 148,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 148,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 139,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight outer wear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside sill is slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emission reading to low to get a reading

front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Fail 5 Apr 2016 120,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside sill is slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emission reading to low to get a reading

front windscreen wipers slightly smear the screen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,903 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,836 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,365 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,527 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,108 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,771 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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LM57 ZZD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZZD, 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 LM57 ZZD registered?

LM57 ZZD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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