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LY08 BVA

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 136,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust hangar broken but exhaust not insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

aux belt tensioner worn and not running straight risk of belt coming off

Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,637 miles

Belt tension pulli worn.

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake pad wear sensor broken, causing light to be on dash.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack universal joint catching on sub-frame slightly.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 130,608 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to illegal tyres. (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Belt tension pulli worn.

Brake pad light on due to front sensor being damaged. Pads good all round.

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Through to second layer. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack universal joint catching on sub-frame.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 122,890 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak and coolant leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,452 miles

*rear sub-frame heavily undersealed *rear chassis legs heavily undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak + coolant leak ... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 115,452 miles

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

*rear sub-frame heavily undersealed *rear chassis legs heavily undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak + coolant leak ... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear chassis legs heavily undersealed

rear sub-frame heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear chassis legs heavily undersealed

rear sub-frame heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2021 108,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and chassis legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer drive shaft boots starting to split

both nearside headlamp leveling devices poor

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside rear

Fail 8 Jun 2021 108,959 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and chassis legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front outer drive shaft boots starting to split

both nearside headlamp leveling devices poor

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside rear

Pass 18 May 2020 107,533 miles

rear sub-frame rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,198 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,348 miles

Advise nearside front height sensor lever broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,574 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Advise offside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,038 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,768 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 50,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,178 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 BVA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY08 BVA, 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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LY08 BVA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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