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LY08 NLD

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,671 mi
Last recorded192,671 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 192,671 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 192,666 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside Corroded But Not Excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2023 187,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 175,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 175,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn boot burst (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not excessive.

Fail 25 Aug 2021 167,335 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not excessive.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 159,178 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 159,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 150,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 138,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall replace soon

winter tyres fitted on vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,181 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,767 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLACK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,981 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 NLD 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 73.7%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

LY08 NLD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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