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GV55 GAV

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 128,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,775 miles

emissions high

front discs are worn

noise from aux belt/steering

rear side lights dim

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 124,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated heat (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions high

front discs are worn

noise from aux belt/steering

rear side lights dim

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,093 miles

various undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,093 miles

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

various undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,555 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,508 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,503 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 50,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 50,210 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 47,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,101 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GV55 GAV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV55 GAV, 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 GV55 GAV registered?

GV55 GAV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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