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G12 DSS

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,082 mi
Last recorded60,082 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,713 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2024 57,783 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 57,771 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 49,882 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 49,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,052 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 42,560 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,912 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2013 30,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 30,720 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 28,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 2mm, perishing and wearing on inner edge

front number plate fadeing

high level brake light not working

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2011 26,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 26,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edge, & starting to perish

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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G12 DSS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G12 DSS, 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 G12 DSS registered?

G12 DSS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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