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GR08 CPE

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 CPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 135,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 135,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 123,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,802 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 116,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,712 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyes worn slightly out of shape

centre exhaust wrap around clamp broken. system being surported by other

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyes worn slightly out of shape

centre exhaust wrap around clamp broken. system being surported by other

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion starting offside front inner chassis leg

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint free play close to excessive

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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GR08 CPE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR08 CPE, 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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GR08 CPE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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