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GY08 XGK

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,129 mi
Last recorded187,129 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 187,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 187,129 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 167,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 161,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,320 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front track rod end gaiters perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arm bushes (rear arms) have wear but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 151,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,245 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,946 miles

Rear disc pads more than 50% worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 121,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc pads more than 50% worn

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall not deep

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,156 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,156 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,862 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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GY08 XGK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black 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 GY08 XGK, 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 GY08 XGK registered?

GY08 XGK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is GY08 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XGK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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