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GP57 VAV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

257,024 mi
Last recorded257,024 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 257,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 256,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 256,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 255,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 222,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 173,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 42,558 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 12,855 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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GP57 VAV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GP57 VAV, 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 GP57 VAV registered?

GP57 VAV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is GP57 VAV safe to buy?

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