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GU08 SBX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 SBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,674 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,943 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 102,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 100,474 miles

Emissions teated and met, too clean to record on D.S.M.

Fail 12 May 2020 100,472 miles

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

Emissions teated and met, too clean to record on D.S.M.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,619 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,816 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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GU08 SBX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GU08 SBX, 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 GU08 SBX registered?

GU08 SBX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 SBX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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