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GV08 VLW

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,957 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 139,741 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 139,741 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users AC GREEN LIQUID LEAKING FROM PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BRAKE REACTION BUSH BENDY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BRAKE REACTION BUSH BENDY ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 134,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,586 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 130,586 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,054 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,054 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm with larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 117,281 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm with larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 111,035 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on fore and aft arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 43,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,333 miles

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

Offside rear seatbelt not checked due to heavy item on seat

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,007 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 VLW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol 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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

GV08 VLW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is GV08 VLW safe to buy?

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