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GL08 YFV

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,955 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,335 miles

Rear Tyres perished age related

Pass 18 May 2017 65,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 23 May 2016 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 28 May 2015 53,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 42,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,406 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks on tread pattern

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 YFV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

GL08 YFV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is GL08 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 YFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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