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LY57 LAO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 67,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 59,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2013 15,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,026 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 LAO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

LY57 LAO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LY57 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 LAO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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