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ET08 GFY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 146,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 142,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 133,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,653 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve/clamp - broken

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,910 miles

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

No emissions, to clean to register

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 112,930 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,344 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,770 miles

No emissions detected

Fail 13 Oct 2017 102,727 miles

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

No emissions detected

Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,874 miles

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

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

no emissions detected.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,482 miles

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

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

no emissions, engine covers, undertrays.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,847 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No emissions detected-- too clean to register

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,195 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 GFY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

ET08 GFY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is ET08 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 GFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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