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LS08 LKM

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 140,617 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot wet

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 133,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,562 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Feb 2024 126,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour light output mainly blue with other colours, needs to be white or predominantly white with blue tinge (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour light output mainly blue with other colours, needs to be white or predominantly white with blue tinge (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted front-rear

Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted front-rear

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 116,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted, unable to check engine/gearbox components

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle sleeve joiner broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Sticker on windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted, unable to check engine/gearbox components

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 96,085 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted, not allowing for inspection of some components

n/s/f fog light inoperative

slight play detected in the n/s/f inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,815 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

cut to n/s/f tyre on sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 42,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,049 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 LKM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS08 LKM, 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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LS08 LKM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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