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GJ51 FLY

2008 Audi Convertible

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,731 mi
Last recorded77,731 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi Convertible63,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FLY
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,731 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2026 77,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2024 76,681 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 76,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,051 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms corroded

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 70,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 65,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 63,300 miles

Engine cover / under covers fitted

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 May 2018 63,300 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover / under covers fitted

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 60,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,065 miles

All four tyres approaching wear indicators

Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GJ51 FLY is a 2008 Audi Convertible in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 63,168 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ51 FLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Audi Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ51 FLY registered?

GJ51 FLY is a 2008 Audi Convertible, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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