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BU58 GJK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,979 mi
Last recorded164,979 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 GJK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2023 164,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 156,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 156,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 122,358 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,024 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,506 miles

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

Nail in OSR Tyre

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

Rear tryres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp washing not positioned correctly

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

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

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyre has a cut in sidewall no chords visable

Fail 19 Dec 2011 64,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,358 miles

all tyres getting low

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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BU58 GJK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BU58 GJK, 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 BU58 GJK registered?

BU58 GJK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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