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GJ08 STX

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 STX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 124,564 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 124,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 119,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,345 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belt

Fail 4 Dec 2021 96,345 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belt

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,178 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,137 miles

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

brake pad warning light on at dash

Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,137 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on at dash

Pass 7 Jan 2017 66,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,968 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres low on tread depth (2mm) and cut to n/s/f outer wall

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth and wearing inner edge _ close to legal limit

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 STX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

GJ08 STX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is GJ08 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 STX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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