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KN58 GKU

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,763 mi
Last recorded165,763 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 GKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 165,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER. Nearside & offside suspension bushes worn & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - Bush that holds suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge & perished sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - Bush that holds suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn outer edge & perished sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished sidewall

Power steering slight hard on rotation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn - recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 165,763 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER. Nearside & offside suspension bushes worn & cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - Bush that holds suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge & perished sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - Bush that holds suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn outer edge & perished sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished sidewall

Power steering slight hard on rotation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn - recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 160,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damaged centre treads, Worn edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damaged centre treads, Worn edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering slight hard on rotation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 160,638 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damaged centre treads, Worn edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damaged centre treads, Worn edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering slight hard on rotation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 156,356 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside front headlight lens foggy/cloudy

Nearside rear tyre worn inner, outer edge & cracking between treads

Power steering slight stiff on rotation

Fail 23 Jul 2024 156,356 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside front Drive shaft joint constant noise on full lock turn

Nearside front headlight lens foggy/cloudy

Nearside rear reserve light not working

Nearside rear tyre worn inner, outer edge & cracking between treads

Power steering slight stiff on rotation

Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,105 miles

Powering steering slightly stiff on rotation & pump noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads & edges

Powering steering slightly stiff on rotation & pump noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2022 147,463 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noise

Stone chip front windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2022 147,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working & Brake light. same bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump noise

Stone chip front windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2021 144,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 142,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 131,493 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,482 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 108,703 miles

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

dpf LIGHT SHOWING A WARNING

Fail 19 May 2017 108,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dpf LIGHT SHOWING A WARNING

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 81,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,502 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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KN58 GKU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN58 GKU, 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 KN58 GKU registered?

KN58 GKU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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