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GD08 CYA

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,071 mi
Last recorded156,071 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 156,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 156,055 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,490 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 149,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber to suspension arm fixing nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 139,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 139,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,510 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 121,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,286 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 104,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Serv due message on

Fail 24 Oct 2018 98,738 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below min (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fibre font (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front with s/abs mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon fibre font (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Serv due message on

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,062 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,221 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD08 CYA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD08 CYA, 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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GD08 CYA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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