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LY57 AXZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 AXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40 ZR18 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

windscreen sticker or other obstruction encroaching no more than 40mm

Fail 13 Jun 2016 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

windscreen sticker or other obstruction encroaching no more than 40mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,401 miles

nsr tyre worn and detiriorated 235/40/18

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,050 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre valves perished

o/s/r tyre punctured & under inflated

Fail 11 Jan 2014 61,646 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,672 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,074 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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LY57 AXZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

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

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