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GV08 VYL

2008 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,024 mi
Last recorded163,024 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 163,024 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp

Fail 5 May 2026 163,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp

Pass 15 Mar 2025 155,485 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2024 149,742 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,684 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,200 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cluster digits dim

engine undertray

wiper could do a change

Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,050 miles

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

undercovers fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,919 miles

undercover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,450 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,106 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Deep cut in nearside front tyre, no cords visible

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,419 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2011 7,744 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 VYL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

GV08 VYL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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