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LY08 LDA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 95,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 86,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,173 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions print out as no smoke was detected.

Offside front tyre has a deep split in the inner sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,847 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,524 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 26,591 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 LDA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

LY08 LDA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is LY08 LDA safe to buy?

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