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GL08 CXZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,271 mi
Last recorded159,271 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 CXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,271 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 159,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 156,280 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,559 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 148,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,471 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four front top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,207 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 137,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

check engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,534 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f ,o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 119,597 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,974 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 83,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,739 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,724 miles

The N/S/R tyre is getting low at 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,581 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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GL08 CXZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL08 CXZ, 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 GL08 CXZ registered?

GL08 CXZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is GL08 CXZ safe to buy?

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