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LV58 GZL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,436 mi
Last recorded207,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 GZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 207,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 198,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 189,824 miles

Both front tyres are more than half worn

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front suspension arms pins & bushes are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brake pads are getting very low

Slight oil leak in the gearbox area

Pass 26 Jan 2023 182,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 174,430 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,714 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 163,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 152,622 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 152,591 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 142,103 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 132,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,008 miles

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

engine cover fitted

power steering bracket broken

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 126,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine cover fitted

power steering bracket broken

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,418 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

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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LV58 GZL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV58 GZL, 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 LV58 GZL registered?

LV58 GZL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is LV58 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 GZL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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