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FD08 GKO

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 114,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,246 miles

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

unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 98,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,649 miles

n/s/r bump stop poor

Pass 29 May 2014 61,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,750 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,748 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,285 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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FD08 GKO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 GKO, 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 FD08 GKO registered?

FD08 GKO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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