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LY57 KMU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

286,858 mi
Last recorded286,858 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 286,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk is trapped under the seat base.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear centre seat belt stalk is trapped under the base of the seat.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 286,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk is trapped under the seat base.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear centre seat belt stalk is trapped under the base of the seat.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 264,974 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk stuck under seat base

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk stuck under seat base

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 264,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt stalk stuck under seat base

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk stuck under seat base

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 241,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm has slight play at inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Material detached from under wheel arch and fouling suspension.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 241,629 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak from o/s/r caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm has slight play at inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Material detached from under wheel arch and fouling suspension.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 220,910 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 220,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 205,922 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lpg fuelling system fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 205,922 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lpg fuelling system fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,280 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 119,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,818 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 108,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,405 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,957 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs deteriorated (wear and corrosion)

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 KMU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

LY57 KMU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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