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LY08 GXE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,695 mi
Last recorded153,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 153,695 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 143,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 134,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 124,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall/ Tread wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 110,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mascot and Pedestals ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall/ Tread wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 97,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,407 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,029 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 40,433 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 40,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2012 37,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 31,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 25,141 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 GXE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

LY08 GXE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is LY08 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 GXE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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