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GP08 HZB

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,784 mi
Last recorded159,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 159,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 159,702 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 148,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 139,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 139,811 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 130,417 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,044 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 119,044 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2021 108,670 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 May 2019 93,621 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,777 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,995 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper missing

under trays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,995 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

centre exhaust clamp perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper missing

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

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

under trays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,347 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,347 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear wiper missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,861 miles

Both front upper most suspension arms bushes have perished very slightly!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP08 HZB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP08 HZB, 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 GP08 HZB registered?

GP08 HZB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GP08 HZB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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