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J20 GAR

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 29,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 23,514 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 18,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 12,566 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 12,562 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2022 12,560 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 12,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 12,492 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 11,221 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 11,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,475 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,089 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 4,543 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 4,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J20 GAR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J20 GAR, 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 J20 GAR registered?

J20 GAR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is J20 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 GAR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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