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LNZ 8451

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 8451
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut& chunk of tyre missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 152,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central clamp sleeve on exhaust system corroded and split, system secure at the time of test

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut& chunk of tyre missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear reverse lamp not working

Rear washer not working

Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 145,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 143,134 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to kerbing band and deteriorated outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 106,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to kerbing band and deteriorated outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

Pass 25 May 2017 97,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 59,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,300 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,831 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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LNZ 8451 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LNZ 8451, 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 LNZ 8451 registered?

LNZ 8451 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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