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LY57 HSE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,229 mi
Last recorded214,229 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 HSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2026 214,229 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 209,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 205,542 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 197,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 178,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 160,125 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,138 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,092 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,141 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HSE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY57 HSE, 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 LY57 HSE registered?

LY57 HSE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LY57 HSE safe to buy?

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