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GL08 YGO

2008 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 163,876 miles

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

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

rear bump stops worn

Pass 10 Jun 2024 154,532 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2024 154,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play furthest to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 144,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 144,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 141,923 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 141,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 136,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 136,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,119 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 113,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 x 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 82,436 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf section of windscreen stone chipped

Fail 23 May 2011 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf section of windscreen stone chipped

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 YGO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

GL08 YGO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is GL08 YGO safe to buy?

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