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LY08 BKL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,503 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 146,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 139,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 134,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,631 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 119,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,043 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2019 85,043 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 80,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,063 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,305 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,998 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,076 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 BKL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

LY08 BKL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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