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AC08 GCZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,978 mi
Last recorded198,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 198,978 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 191,982 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 191,981 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 191,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

duel mass noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2021 187,716 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 187,716 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 185,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 176,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 176,220 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 165,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 152,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 114,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 103,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,929 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,735 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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AC08 GCZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AC08 GCZ, 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 AC08 GCZ registered?

AC08 GCZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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