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PF08 LYC

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,933 mi
Last recorded156,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 156,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 155,771 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,545 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 140,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 124,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front pads low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,059 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light stays on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,441 miles

rear pads low- front upper and lowe balljloints have slight play in them-

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,991 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 88,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 75,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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PF08 LYC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PF08 LYC, 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 PF08 LYC registered?

PF08 LYC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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