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GU58 YCG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,230 mi
Last recorded199,230 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 199,230 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 199,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 194,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 190,890 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

General suspension bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 190,890 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

General suspension bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 177,791 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 177,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 169,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 169,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 169,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 169,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 154,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 154,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 137,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 119,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,537 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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GU58 YCG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU58 YCG, 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 GU58 YCG registered?

GU58 YCG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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