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LY08 HND

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 HND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 109,565 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,940 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 27 Nov 2023 94,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 91,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 88,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,972 miles

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (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))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 70,484 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted

smoke test too clean

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,642 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,143 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test too clean to print results

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust temperature 27 degrees emissions too low to read

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,557 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 HND is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 HND registered?

LY08 HND is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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