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GK08 EVA

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 EVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 169,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 169,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 163,862 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 163,862 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 160,187 miles

Offside 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 9 Jul 2019 149,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 149,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 144,701 miles

1 litre of oil added before test

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 144,701 miles

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

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

1 litre of oil added before test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,047 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,324 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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GK08 EVA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK08 EVA, 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 GK08 EVA registered?

GK08 EVA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is GK08 EVA safe to buy?

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