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GJ58 VLC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

168,819 mi
Last recorded168,819 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 168,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 162,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 153,917 miles

Central Front engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 147,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 140,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 134,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,325 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,906 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,352 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 110,025 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,744 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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GJ58 VLC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJ58 VLC, 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 GJ58 VLC registered?

GJ58 VLC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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