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GL08 OPT

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,390 mi
Last recorded119,390 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 119,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall not exposing cords 225/40 zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,490 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure connecter corroded away blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall not exposing cords 225/40 zr18 92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,095 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,682 miles

Offside Front headlamp damaged but has a beam pattern and no sharp edges

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,682 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front headlamp damaged but has a beam pattern and no sharp edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

items removed from drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,030 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes,

n/s/f and o/s/f all four upper arms bushes cracking.

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre wall cracking on outer side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,492 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 OPT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

GL08 OPT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is GL08 OPT safe to buy?

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