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GV08 HBZ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,667 mi
Last recorded155,667 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 155,667 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 148,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 148,244 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 137,176 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 137,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 124,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 113,496 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 89,342 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 89,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,799 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system hose wet (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,777 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,234 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 58,512 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 58,512 miles

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

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,795 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 HBZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV08 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

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