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GF08 ZDM

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,166 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,515 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 134,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi not secured in its correct position

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 92,998 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,288 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 68,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,588 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,588 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,517 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

access to testable items restricted due to covers

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 ZDM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

GF08 ZDM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GF08 ZDM safe to buy?

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