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GL08 GPE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,979 mi
Last recorded162,979 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 GPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 162,979 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 162,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 153,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 153,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 144,597 miles

Front upper arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 144,423 miles

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

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

Front upper arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 135,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,582 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,068 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,587 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sillls due to trims fitted ,also unable to fully inspect 75% of under body inclueding components due to the above.

Pass 11 May 2011 50,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GPE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL08 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

GL08 GPE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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