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NL08 LPV

2008 Audi A4

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,348 mi
Last recorded140,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 LPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,348 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 140,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 134,557 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 134,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb and lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,179 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 128,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss. bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,390 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 122,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,057 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of wear and getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre ex.heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off at time of test.

coolant expansion tank empty. poss coolant leak

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 82,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,988 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,959 miles

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

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

n/s/r/tyre outer sidwall damaged as marked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,989 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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NL08 LPV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL08 LPV, 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 NL08 LPV registered?

NL08 LPV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is NL08 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 LPV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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