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GJ08 DZO

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,178 mi
Last recorded193,178 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 DZO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 193,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside + nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 178,920 miles

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 178,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 161,245 miles

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 161,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,877 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,808 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,572 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,572 miles

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 95,078 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,934 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,257 miles

both of the front brake disc inner surfaces are corroded.

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,615 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 48,615 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,176 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,012 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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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GJ08 DZO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ08 DZO, 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 GJ08 DZO registered?

GJ08 DZO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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