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GJ08 GVP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Complete bench adapted. ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,935 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Complete bench adapted. ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 68,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2022 67,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,279 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,220 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,457 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,007 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,704 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

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 GVP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 GJ08 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

GJ08 GVP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is GJ08 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 GVP 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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