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GL57 XCG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,577 mi
Last recorded97,577 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,577 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 97,575 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,524 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 88,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2023 86,132 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 86,100 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,938 miles

Front brake pads are worn fairly low.

Offside rear brake hose is deteriorating.

Undertray is insecure.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are worn fairly low.

Offside rear brake hose is deteriorating.

Undertray is insecure.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,721 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

Undertray is insecure.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 72,188 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,830 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Nearside numberplate light is not working.

Fail 11 Jan 2019 67,830 miles

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

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Nearside numberplate light is not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,743 miles

O/S/F lower arm dust cover is perishing.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F lower arm dust cover is perishing.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,193 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,885 miles

Engine management warning light is on.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,373 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,776 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)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XCG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

GL57 XCG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is GL57 XCG safe to buy?

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