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FT08 GZA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,275 mi
Last recorded179,275 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 GZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 179,275 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 168,924 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95y (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R tyre wearing low on outer tread. 235/40/r18-95y

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 168,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 235/40/r18-95y

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 159,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,482 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 154,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 143,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2020 143,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 130,079 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 11 Feb 2018 117,647 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,474 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Slight play in offside rear suspension upper link.

Various areas of damage on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 89,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Nearside outer driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Slight play in offside rear suspension upper link.

Various areas of damage on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,413 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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FT08 GZA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FT08 GZA, 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 FT08 GZA registered?

FT08 GZA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is FT08 GZA safe to buy?

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