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GL08 HPK

2008 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,729 mi
Last recorded93,729 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi Cabriolet55,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HPK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,984 miles

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

Reverse lamp not working (pre 1/10/2009)

Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working (pre 1/10/2009)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,849 miles

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

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

service due message on dashboard

undertray fitted at front of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,228 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,110 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,109 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake wear indicator displayed on dash.

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and smooth edges and sidewall.235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354018(3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,422 miles

Offside Front tyre flat

undertrays and covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 57,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 51,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,090 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,759 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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GL08 HPK is a 2008 Audi Cabriolet in Black 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 Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 55,718 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL08 HPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL08 HPK is a 2008 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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