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GV08 GWY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 140,179 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Fail 17 Nov 2025 140,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip n/s windscreen

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,012 miles

chip n/s windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2022 120,208 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges + n/s sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

front under tray loose o/s

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,658 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,251 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Both wing mirrors cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

pad wear light on

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 92,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 70,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,698 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,043 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,220 miles

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

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

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

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 GWY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

GV08 GWY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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