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GP57 VNU

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,734 mi
Last recorded161,734 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 161,734 miles

Front undertray slightly low and insecure

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded has product no sharp edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 153,537 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 153,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 138,048 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 138,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,768 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 123,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,050 miles

front bottom suspension bushes perished

o/s/f suspension top bushes perished

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 106,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted restricting general view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 81,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,472 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,020 miles

plastic covers fitted to floor pan at time of test

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

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 VNU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GP57 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

GP57 VNU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is GP57 VNU safe to buy?

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