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ET08 GFO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 125,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Washer jet requirements only just met

Fail 25 Apr 2026 125,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Washer jet requirements only just met

Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,348 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 115,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 107,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,681 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 80,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 62,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,728 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,728 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,355 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge no cores showing at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,335 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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ET08 GFO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ET08 GFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET08 GFO registered?

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

Is ET08 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 GFO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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