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LY57 KSV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,918 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 102,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,447 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,736 miles

both o/s tyre's inner sidewalls cracking quite heavily

wipers slight smeary

Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 capless bulb (1.1.C.1d)

both o/s tyre's inner sidewalls cracking quite heavily

wipers slight smeary

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,613 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,470 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,466 miles

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

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,188 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,529 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 39,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,082 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 KSV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

LY57 KSV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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