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GL57 XAW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,319 mi
Last recorded162,319 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 162,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 151,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 151,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 147,212 miles

Adv front upper suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays fitted throughout restricting view of testabale components

Fail 17 Feb 2021 140,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic under trays fitted throughout restricting view of testabale components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,282 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 132,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 121,064 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 110,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 110,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad wear light illuminated.

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,274 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

underbody trays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,273 miles

Emissions not tested oil level on minimum, blue smoke emmited on idle and uneven running of engine on idle (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke on idle (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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

underbody trays and covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,888 miles

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)

vehicle emmiting smoke on idle, advise further investigation.

Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

oil level on minimum.

vehicle emmiting smoke on idle, advise further investigation.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,457 miles

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

n/s/f seatbelt very mouldy

Fail 24 May 2012 476,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f seatbelt very mouldy

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,658 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 XAW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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