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LY57 KZN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KZN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undrebody and rear suspension components has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 79,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,858 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,071 miles

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

engine managements lights on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge / and has got a nail (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine managements lights on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,039 miles

Rear Inner Both tyre treads feathered

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,873 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 42,131 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,538 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 KZN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

LY57 KZN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is LY57 KZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 KZN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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