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LY08 PUF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 166,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 163,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,605 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 153,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front nearest bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,684 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,809 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 77,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,262 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,961 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 PUF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

LY08 PUF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LY08 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 PUF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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