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FD08 GKL

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 GKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 125,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,079 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connection to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,458 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 63,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

slight play at n/s/f steering arm

Pass 14 May 2016 57,052 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

Pass 14 May 2015 50,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 37,615 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 31,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,016 miles

slight free play in nearside of steering rack.

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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FD08 GKL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD08 GKL, 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 FD08 GKL registered?

FD08 GKL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is FD08 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 GKL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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