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AD57 GFO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,370 mi
Last recorded184,370 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 GFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 184,370 miles

Intercooler leaking boost and oil

Fail 30 Apr 2024 184,370 miles

Intercooler leaking boost and oil

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

Pass 18 May 2023 181,770 miles

Chassis both sides corroded around spring mounting area

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension knock but no play found when tested

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 181,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chassis both sides corroded around spring mounting area

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension knock but no play found when tested

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 178,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 178,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 170,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 160,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 160,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 147,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 147,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 136,382 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Wheel buckled

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel buckled

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a nail / out of shape / 2.9mm

Rear Brake calliper hoses perished / both

Rear Inner Tyres worn / both

Fail 2 May 2018 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Wheel buckled

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel buckled

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a nail / out of shape / 2.9mm

Rear Brake calliper hoses perished / both

Rear Inner Tyres worn / both

Pass 2 May 2017 129,683 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have deep cuts in inner sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,811 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 54,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 12 Jan 2011 47,427 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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AD57 GFO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD57 GFO, 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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AD57 GFO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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