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AB08 GZS

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

200,996 mi
Last recorded200,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 GZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 200,996 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 189,192 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage rank (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 184,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 175,940 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 165,603 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,368 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 134,581 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 134,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 119,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 107,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,977 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2015 87,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bump stop worn

Pass 14 May 2014 75,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 61,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,894 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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AB08 GZS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 GZS, 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 AB08 GZS registered?

AB08 GZS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 GZS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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