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GL57 XAF

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 76,279 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both sides > tracking needed < (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,587 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 42,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,334 miles

nsr tyre worn to tread markers

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 XAF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL57 XAF, 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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GL57 XAF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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