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LY08 ADX

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,560 mi
Last recorded171,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 ADX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2026 171,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 163,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 156,552 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,649 miles

Exhaust sleeve slight blow

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 141,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 131,523 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,924 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 124,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to perish

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,118 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

front arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre damage to side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,307 miles

top covers fitted and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 89,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

top covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,309 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,309 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,519 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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LY08 ADX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY08 ADX, 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 LY08 ADX registered?

LY08 ADX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 ADX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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