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LY08 DKA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 133,327 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS rear bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion on frame and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,348 miles

front brake pads low/worn

n/s/f upper link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f play upper link arm ball joint

rear brake pads low/worn

Fail 14 Nov 2024 128,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low/worn

n/s/f upper link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/f play upper link arm ball joint

rear brake pads low/worn

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,234 miles

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,927 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 117,881 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 111,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 111,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear heat sheild insurcue

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,990 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,698 miles

engine cover fitted unable to check some parts

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

Fail 4 Nov 2015 63,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted unable to check some parts

under cover fitted unable to check some parts

Fail 20 May 2014 51,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 51,032 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 45,228 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 32,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,613 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 DKA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey 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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

LY08 DKA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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