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GX57 LJA

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,366 mi
Last recorded180,366 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 180,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 162,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 144,399 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 144,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,679 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 132,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 8 May 2019 99,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 12 May 2017 82,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,126 miles

brake pad warning displayed despite as-new condition

nearside front wheel rim buckled

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,306 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 48,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,518 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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GX57 LJA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GX57 LJA, 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 GX57 LJA registered?

GX57 LJA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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