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LP08 XDY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,671 mi
Last recorded154,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 XDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 154,671 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 154,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 144,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,662 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the offside front tyre... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Almost worn through to inner bracing... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the offside front tyre... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 136,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to check wipers due to washers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the offside front... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre ,Almost worn through to inner bracing...REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge As with the offside front... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,001 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components & prescribed areas.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower section of front bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( No dip beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( No dip beam image emitted from unit. ) (4.1.2 (c))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components & prescribed areas.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower section of front bumper damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 118,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 103,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,401 miles

All 4 tyres stretched on rims

Front headlamp aim not great (after market bulbs)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,535 miles

Front brake discs lipped - o/s shows signs of having got hot

Front brake pad wear uneven - o/s 5mm, n/s 9mm approx.

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre - repairable

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,030 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,288 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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LP08 XDY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP08 XDY, 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 LP08 XDY registered?

LP08 XDY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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