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LY57 OEP

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 OEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,503 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 15 Apr 2026 96,503 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,720 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 89,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 89,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 84,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OEP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel 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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

LY57 OEP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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