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G17 MEO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

256,502 mi
Last recorded256,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 MEO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 256,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 232,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 203,913 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 194,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 182,189 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 169,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner egde

Fail 1 Dec 2016 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner egde

Pass 26 Jul 2016 154,573 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2016 154,573 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2015 151,141 miles

engine lamp inoperation.oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 151,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour due to back box broken (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box disconnected (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine lamp inoperation.oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2014 137,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,983 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 117,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

EML on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 107,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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G17 MEO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G17 MEO, 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 G17 MEO registered?

G17 MEO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is G17 MEO safe to buy?

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