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LA08 GPU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,257 mi
Last recorded138,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,257 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 124,917 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,994 miles

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

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

TPM on

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,857 miles

TPMS on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPM on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPM on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS on

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,276 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,982 miles

Rear child seat fitted

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight knock on steering rock

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,919 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 33,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,564 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

vehicle passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissions

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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LA08 GPU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA08 GPU, 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 LA08 GPU registered?

LA08 GPU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is LA08 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 GPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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