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2008 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,773 mi
Last recorded46,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 AD
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,814 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 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 44,885 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (275/35ZR20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,544 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 28,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,710 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 14,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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7 AD is a 2008 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7 AD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 7 AD registered?

7 AD is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is 7 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 AD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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