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GL08 GRU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 156,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 155,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,972 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,965 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section of exhaust has a small hole caused by rust. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,946 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,244 miles

Sticker in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,856 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,861 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,629 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 GRU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

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

Is GL08 GRU safe to buy?

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