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GIL 4262

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4262
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,545 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 62,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,014 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 49,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,135 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre bald on very inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 43,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,361 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

all four tyres worn on inner edges/shoulders

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,579 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders

Both rear tyres worn down on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,710 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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GIL 4262 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 GIL 4262, 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 GIL 4262 registered?

GIL 4262 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GIL 4262 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 4262 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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