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GL08 HSG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,862 mi
Last recorded114,862 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 114,842 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central conection (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 168,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 163,830 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 163,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large splits in tread 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav bracket in centre of screen ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 160,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 159,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 159,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls cracking - new tyre advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 75,988 miles

Front brake imbalance?? @ 31%

Passenger air-bag switched off.

Pass 17 May 2016 70,286 miles

Air bag light on.

EML on.

wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2016 70,236 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone bracket. (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on.

EML on.

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2015 64,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low

Fail 29 May 2013 53,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 53,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 43,151 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 20 May 2011 31,106 miles

pitting to both front brake discs outer faces

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 HSG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

GL08 HSG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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