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GJ08 SWZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,654 mi
Last recorded106,654 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,440 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,040 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,368 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,824 miles

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

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 55,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,014 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,023 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SWZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ08 SWZ registered?

GJ08 SWZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GJ08 SWZ safe to buy?

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