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GN08 XAR

2008 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 XAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 113,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 111,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arms n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 111,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arms n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,365 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 109,426 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 109,419 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,103 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,246 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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GN08 XAR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN08 XAR, 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 GN08 XAR registered?

GN08 XAR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is GN08 XAR safe to buy?

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