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GJ08 UXU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,712 mi
Last recorded162,712 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 162,712 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 162,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 Arms Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 155,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,043 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT , FITTED IN NON STANDARD WAY. TIGHT AT TIME OF TEST . BUT ADVISE FUTHER INSPECSION AT SOME POINT

most front wishbone bushes worn or weak but ok for test

Fail 20 Sep 2023 148,043 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT , FITTED IN NON STANDARD WAY. TIGHT AT TIME OF TEST . BUT ADVISE FUTHER INSPECSION AT SOME POINT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

most front wishbone bushes worn or weak but ok for test

Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,697 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Fail 26 Aug 2022 138,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted out of clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear worn on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,856 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 127,800 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,879 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 122,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,176 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,637 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low inside edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,367 miles

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

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 UXU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

GJ08 UXU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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