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MM08 GWC

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 144,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,290 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 144,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

tpms light on

Pass 29 Nov 2022 143,895 miles

chip n/s/f lower screen

covers /under trays

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion

n/s/f cv boot has damage wet with grease

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter has damage

o/s/f rear back plate has damage /loose

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear number plate has wear

Fail 21 Nov 2022 143,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened lower ball joint mounting pin bent /damage (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower ball joint pin has no locking nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip n/s/f lower screen

covers /under trays

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion

n/s/f brake is sticking

n/s/f cv boot has damage wet with grease

n/s/f lower ball joint gaiter has damage

o/s/f rear back plate has damage /loose

rear brake disc have corrosion

rear number plate has wear

Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,532 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 140,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,868 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 133,866 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,695 miles

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

Offside headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,211 miles

rev limiter fitted unable to take smoke reading

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,449 miles

rev limiter fitted smoke check not carried out

Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,434 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing but no leak of exhaust gases

Offside Front under tray insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading, rev limiter fitted as standard

Pass 16 Dec 2014 115,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading; rev limiter fitted as standard

middle exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,774 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to get smoke reading as engine has rev limiter & very little smoke emitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 101,788 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,595 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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MM08 GWC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM08 GWC, 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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MM08 GWC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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