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GF08 AUM

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 AUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 119,953 miles

Underbody corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,087 miles

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Fail 11 Sep 2025 116,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

Pass 21 May 2024 115,087 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 115,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 113,743 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,235 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,011 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 83,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,049 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,945 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 54,945 miles

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

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

235/45R17

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,519 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge(tracking needs checking)

Fail 16 May 2014 50,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing inner edge(tracking needs checking)

Pass 30 May 2013 46,256 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre tread on limit.

o/s front tyre tread on limit(235/45.zr17

Pass 30 May 2012 40,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,238 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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GF08 AUM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF08 AUM, 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 GF08 AUM registered?

GF08 AUM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is GF08 AUM safe to buy?

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