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GJ58 VMC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 165,751 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2025 163,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 159,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount around wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounts around wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 149,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 132,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with large under trays,only partially visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

large under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

large under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed test (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake showing signs of getting hot but free at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed test (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed test (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake showing signs of getting hot but free at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and just passed test

very slight wear in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very slight wear in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 54,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,289 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 111,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,429 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 VMC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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