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GIL 5716

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5716
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,259 miles

o/s front fog light lens cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,214 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,995 miles

Offside Front fog light cracked

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 43,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light cracked

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,583 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,076 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

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engine/underside covers

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,582 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,582 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,875 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,524 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 5716 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5716, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GIL 5716?

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What year was GIL 5716 registered?

GIL 5716 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is GIL 5716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 5716 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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