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GJ08 RUW

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,802 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arms - bushes worn and splitting advise attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 135,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arms - bushes worn and splitting advise attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 129,508 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arms - bushes worn and splitting advise attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,335 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms, inner bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forwardmost arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 126,195 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms, inner bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forwardmost arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,502 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 123,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges and worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,340 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 112,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,551 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,086 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,940 miles

center exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,418 miles

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

front number plate stone chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,029 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 RUW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

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