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GN08 YVL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,206 mi
Last recorded152,206 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 152,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 152,166 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 141,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 141,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 120,807 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 120,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Injector blowing cyl 3 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Steering column uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cyl 3 injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,361 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure securing clip missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm inner edge worn, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,667 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 YVL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

GN08 YVL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is GN08 YVL safe to buy?

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