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LS57 VRK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,238 mi
Last recorded206,238 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VRK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 206,238 miles

BRAKE PEDALA GOES HARD AFTER 4 PUMPS

HIGH HAND BRAKE

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 206,238 miles

BRAKE PEDALA GOES HARD AFTER 4 PUMPS

HIGH HAND BRAKE

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 200,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 187,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower suspension lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper suspension both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner side light not working, has 2 other side lights operating

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

Rear front and rear subframes slight corrosion

exhaust has some corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2021 187,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust has some corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower suspension lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper suspension both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner side light not working, has 2 other side lights operating

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear outer side light not working, has 2 other side lights

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

Rear front and rear subframes slight corrosion

eml light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2020 181,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 174,678 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 174,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 169,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 169,514 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 160,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 158,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 158,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 145,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,552 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,864 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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LS57 VRK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS57 VRK, 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 LS57 VRK registered?

LS57 VRK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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