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LY57 AXK

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

243,946 mi
Last recorded243,946 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 AXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 243,946 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 235,820 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 226,571 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 218,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 212,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer tail lamp not working but still has 50% of light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable support rusted away broken off but still supported

Fail 25 Oct 2022 212,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer tail lamp not working but still has 50% of light

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable support rusted away broken off but still supported

Pass 1 Nov 2021 203,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 202,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 194,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 177,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 164,815 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 164,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 151,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 125,147 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 125,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions emitter

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions emitter

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,445 miles

off side rear tyre bold on outter edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 68,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre bold on outter edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,535 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LY57 AXK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LY57 AXK, 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 LY57 AXK registered?

LY57 AXK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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