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MV08 GCO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,332 mi
Last recorded209,332 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 GCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 209,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 200,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 187,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 174,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 161,851 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 161,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,793 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 149,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 138,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 125,035 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Rear tyres approaching limits

Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,608 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

both rear tyres app limits

front upper inner suspension arm bushes showing slight fatigue

Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,600 miles

front brake discs showing wear

n/s/front lower ball joint has play

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,121 miles

front upper suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limits

Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front upper suspension arm bushes showing fatigue

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limits

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,166 miles

n/s/rear tyre uneven wear and out of shape

o/s/rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,176 miles

front and rear tyres app limits 245/40/18y

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,312 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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MV08 GCO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red 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 MV08 GCO, 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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MV08 GCO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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