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GL57 VMJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,759 mi
Last recorded132,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 VMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 132,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 129,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 129,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 119,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 119,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 107,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

front upper arm suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2012 85,502 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,826 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 VMJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMJ, 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 GL57 VMJ registered?

GL57 VMJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is GL57 VMJ safe to buy?

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