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LS08 LJJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,267 mi
Last recorded55,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 52,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front washer jets high, still cleans

Nearside Front driveshaft boot inner clamp loose, does not severely effect

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,546 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 45,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,291 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,653 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 34,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,735 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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LS08 LJJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS08 LJJ, 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 LS08 LJJ registered?

LS08 LJJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 LJJ safe to buy?

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