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GM08 BBX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,203 mi
Last recorded161,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 161,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 161,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 138,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded missing (7.1.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine fault light on

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,438 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,817 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,200 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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GM08 BBX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GM08 BBX, 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 GM08 BBX registered?

GM08 BBX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is GM08 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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