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GR57 BHD

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,564 mi
Last recorded149,564 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 149,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 149,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,803 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 148,778 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 147,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 147,828 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 140,936 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 140,936 miles

Brake performance not tested road brake test not checked due to front tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 136,314 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear exhaust shield insecure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,313 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 127,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,410 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,014 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 92,234 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,317 miles

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

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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GR57 BHD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GR57 BHD, 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 GR57 BHD registered?

GR57 BHD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is GR57 BHD safe to buy?

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