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LY08 GXL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 148,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 144,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,021 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 136,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm shock mounting bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm shock mounting bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,002 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight free play

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,640 miles

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

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

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 GXL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

LY08 GXL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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