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CP57 GXU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,183 mi
Last recorded220,183 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 GXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 220,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 220,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 214,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 214,066 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 208,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 208,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber lower bush, fitted through center of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 202,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded

Rear top suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2021 202,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded

Rear top suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 195,098 miles

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

Front Lower n/s & o/s front suspension arm bushes slight play

Front Upper rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter damp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 195,096 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower n/s & o/s front suspension arm bushes slight play

Front Upper rear suspension arm bushes slight play

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter damp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 186,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust getting rusty

under shielding preventing some areas from full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2018 186,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust getting rusty

under shielding preventing some areas from full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 172,675 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,194 miles

Rear getting low

full shields fitted on underside

Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,627 miles

keep an eye all tyres for wear

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,651 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 106,446 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,380 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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CP57 GXU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CP57 GXU, 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 CP57 GXU registered?

CP57 GXU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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