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NJ08 LYU

2008 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,750 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 131,747 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,758 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 127,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,884 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 9 Aug 2021 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,626 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 118,624 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 104,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,996 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,504 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,486 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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NJ08 LYU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NJ08 LYU, 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 NJ08 LYU registered?

NJ08 LYU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is NJ08 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 LYU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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