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AO08 GJY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

180,300 mi
Last recorded180,300 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 180,300 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 179,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum

exhaust deteriorated

int creak nearside front,advise further investigation

unable to fully see rear inner brake pads

Pass 10 Jun 2021 177,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 177,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 171,872 miles

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Pass 6 Feb 2019 161,172 miles

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

Nearside Front damage

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and sidewall damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamps corroded through

Pass 26 Feb 2018 157,229 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints slight play

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,487 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 133,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 124,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,880 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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AO08 GJY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO08 GJY, 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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AO08 GJY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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