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GV08 GWL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,008 mi
Last recorded154,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 154,008 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side spring & rear axle components slight surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,058 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side spring & rear axle components slight surface corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Jun 2022 128,431 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 2 Jun 2022 128,431 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 May 2021 121,262 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 109,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,472 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punched

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,728 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 48,496 miles

Angine coolant close to minimum mark.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front adult belt not tested as child seat fitted

Rear brake discs wearing.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,496 miles

Angine coolant close to minimum mark.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing.

Offside front adult belt not tested as child seat fitted

Rear brake discs wearing.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,827 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 GWL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GWL, 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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GV08 GWL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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