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LR08 YSL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,910 mi
Last recorded134,910 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 134,910 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal minimum, worn smooth on the outside edge, no cords were showing at the time of test, ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 134,910 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal minimum, worn smooth on the outside edge, no cords were showing at the time of test, ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 131,107 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken, system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the suspension components

Fail 7 Mar 2025 131,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken, system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on the suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2024 126,841 miles

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

Rear Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,988 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear above both rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 123,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing in/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing in/outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear above both rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

mill light on

Pass 19 Feb 2022 120,962 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 120,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working Bulb holder terminals corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb holder terminals corroded (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative, Bulb holder terminals corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,686 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 114,685 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 111,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,946 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,001 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,738 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cut

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,418 miles

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

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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LR08 YSL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 YSL, 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 LR08 YSL registered?

LR08 YSL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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