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LP08 XLN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 XLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 170,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 136,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,NS/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,009 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,NS/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,039 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,708 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,558 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,657 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,312 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low tread 2.5mm

emissions to clean to be tested

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emssions to clean to test

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,113 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 XLN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

LP08 XLN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is LP08 XLN safe to buy?

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