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GL57 TXU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 TXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026
Fail 3 Sep 2026 172,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 167,851 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 162,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 162,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 178,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 178,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 160,294 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 145,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre been run flat

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 145,562 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre been run flat

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 130,607 miles

4 tyres has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 76,475 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)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,071 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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GL57 TXU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL57 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL57 TXU registered?

GL57 TXU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is GL57 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 TXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL57 TXU have outstanding finance?

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