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LY57 KCG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,869 mi
Last recorded187,869 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 187,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 176,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 170,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And O/S/R also, quite bad now. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has slight amber light bleed, into red reflector section, on indicator operation.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R upper also, at spring location points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner bush, quite bad now. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 162,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 162,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 141,939 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 141,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,604 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 109,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,758 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 69,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,229 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,150 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 KCG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY57 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

LY57 KCG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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