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GR57 HCY

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,218 mi
Last recorded148,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 148,218 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 148,102 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,021 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 141,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,676 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,488 miles

all pads less than half remaining

Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE H/L washers in-op, this is a fail from September. Just advised this time.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,246 miles

STRONG ADVISE H/L washers in-op, this is a fail from September. Just advised this time.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 HCY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

GR57 HCY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is GR57 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 HCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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