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GY08 OJL

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,360 mi
Last recorded169,360 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 169,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 162,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 162,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,488 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,616 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,646 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 75,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,838 miles

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)

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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GY08 OJL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY08 OJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 OJL registered?

GY08 OJL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GY08 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 OJL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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