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GL08 VTM

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,827 mi
Last recorded199,827 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 199,827 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 199,827 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 186,311 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 186,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 177,046 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 176,696 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,672 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()

Under Vehicle Slight Surface Rust

Pass 17 Dec 2021 156,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 152,436 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 152,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 143,301 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,190 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 104,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,001 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 VTM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

GL08 VTM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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