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GJ08 RVL

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 RVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 173,831 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 173,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 163,426 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 163,426 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2022 152,322 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 151,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 120,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm & tread wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,061 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1.6mm

strong advice n/s/r tyre outer edge very worn close to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,253 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,020 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,599 miles

none mot advisory,damage to front screen in offside lower black out area.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,599 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear on outer edge

none mot advisory,damage to front screen in offside lower black out area.

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 RVL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

GJ08 RVL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GJ08 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 RVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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