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LY57 KMX

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,579 mi
Last recorded75,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,579 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 75,579 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,016 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s/f/i+n/s/f/i) inner and outer suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s/f/i+n/s/f/i) inner and outer suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 65,585 miles

Nearside Front washer properly not working

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

both sides front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2022 63,485 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 May 2022 63,485 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 59,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,042 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 54,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,804 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,152 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,138 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,682 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,161 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,771 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 KMX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

LY57 KMX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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