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CY08 GVJ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,005 mi
Last recorded228,005 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 228,005 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 225,740 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 225,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 215,934 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 215,934 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 185,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 182,807 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 177,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 171,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 161,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing the inside edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 152,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing the inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,234 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,754 miles

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

front screen marked slight

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,523 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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CY08 GVJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CY08 GVJ, 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 CY08 GVJ registered?

CY08 GVJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is CY08 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 GVJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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