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GR57 HBC

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,763 mi
Last recorded149,763 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 149,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 142,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also balding on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,766 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear cut in side wall. no cords.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,457 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,457 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various front and rear suspension bushes perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,770 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,171 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,509 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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GR57 HBC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GR57 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

GR57 HBC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is GR57 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 HBC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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