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GU08 XCP

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 130,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,909 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,981 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 112,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 109,453 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 109,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 86,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XCP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 XCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 XCP registered?

GU08 XCP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is GU08 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 XCP 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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