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GJ08 EDC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,736 mi
Last recorded247,736 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 247,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 247,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 211,616 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 211,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 184,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,474 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 157,468 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 138,203 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine a bit smokey on idle

undertrays and covers obscuring components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 107,957 miles

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

o/s/r tyre uneven tread wear and low on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine a bit smokey on idle

n/s/f tyre on legal limit/ badly worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing/low on tread/worn inner edge

undertrays and covers obscuring components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake disc's worn thin

repaired windscreen damage

Fail 26 Feb 2013 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake disc's worn thin

repaired windscreen damage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,387 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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GJ08 EDC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

GJ08 EDC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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