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GP57 VCX

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 146,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod(drumstick) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully assess due to under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod(drumstick) ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 130,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 121,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,675 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,227 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,912 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre shows damage at the outer side wall.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the inner edge.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows damage at the outer side wall.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,678 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 VCX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

GP57 VCX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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