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MW57 LJK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 LJK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,256 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 97,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,840 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 74,840 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,880 miles

the front indicators illuminate when the front position lamps are turned on

Fail 6 Aug 2018 68,879 miles

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

the front indicators illuminate when the front position lamps are turned on

Pass 5 Aug 2017 62,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,389 miles

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

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

under guards fitted obscuring some testable items

windscreen has damage to an area outside swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,709 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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MW57 LJK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW57 LJK, 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 MW57 LJK registered?

MW57 LJK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is MW57 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 LJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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