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LS57 VRU

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,956 mi
Last recorded119,956 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,956 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

coolant level low

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,956 miles

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 fog light not working

coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,838 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot seeping

some corrosion to rear suspension components etc.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,838 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components etc.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge below limit about to show cords (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear suspension components etc.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 93,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,815 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 61,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,079 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges of tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,036 miles

NSR tyre tread low.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSR tyre tread low.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 28,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,084 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 VRU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol 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 LS57 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

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

Is LS57 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 VRU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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