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GV08 CTY

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,389 mi
Last recorded30,389 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 22,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread starting to lift (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,460 miles

o/s rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,473 miles

o/s rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 16,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,858 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,274 miles

both rear tyres perished and have small cuts, none of which are to cord

Pass 1 Apr 2011 7,204 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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GV08 CTY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV08 CTY, 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 GV08 CTY registered?

GV08 CTY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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