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GD57 JWM

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,145 mi
Last recorded160,145 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 JWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 160,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 160,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,142 miles

both the rear coil springs are corroded

noise in the clutch/gearbox

Fail 17 Nov 2020 157,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both the rear coil springs are corroded

multi-v belt in poor condition

noise in the clutch/gearbox

Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,397 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs rusty on outer faces

Fail 28 May 2019 145,216 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty

front brake discs rusty on outer faces

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,171 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 21 Jun 2018 139,170 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure jointing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,530 miles

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

arm for tyre low pressure moniter broken offside front

small chip in front windscreen zone A less than 10mm

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,916 miles

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

eml lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,399 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)

Fail 28 May 2014 89,558 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 72,826 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 33,551 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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GD57 JWM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GD57 JWM, 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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GD57 JWM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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