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ET08 GFK

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,284 mi
Last recorded178,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 178,284 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber upper dust cover adrift from top mount exposing inner piston.

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

Steering track rod end ball joint dust covers split slightly,both sides of car.

Fail 16 Jul 2026 178,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps missing and nearside not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber upper dust cover adrift from top mount exposing inner piston.

Steering track rod end ball joint dust covers split slightly,both sides of car.

Pass 2 Jul 2025 168,055 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 168,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear brake tight to turn by hand

Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 160,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 152,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 146,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,168 miles

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))

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

belly pans and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,270 miles

Belly pans fitted to under neath vehicle

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 139,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Belly pans fitted to under neath vehicle

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 134,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber locating bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber locating bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 134,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber locating bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber locating bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge wearing slightly

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

all tyre valves deteriorated

both rear tyres edges slightly wearing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,754 miles

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

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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ET08 GFK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET08 GFK, 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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ET08 GFK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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