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HV08 GNU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,803 mi
Last recorded216,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 GNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 216,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 211,215 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 206,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe(clamp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 199,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 175,407 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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 25 May 2018 156,065 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2018 156,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

E.m.l light on

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2017 149,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,553 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 121,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 121,448 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 105,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 105,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,240 miles

All exhaust is corroded

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

N/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,361 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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HV08 GNU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV08 GNU, 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 HV08 GNU registered?

HV08 GNU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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