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A16 TPD

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TPD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 121,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "C" link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,806 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,173 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2024 116,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "C" link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on both outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 113,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 112,033 miles

under body covers fitted (car very dirty on underside)

Fail 13 Apr 2022 112,031 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted (car very dirty on underside)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,679 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,679 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,335 miles

Front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall and starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,965 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,500 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,500 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some of underside

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,251 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,958 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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A16 TPD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2008 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 97,077 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 A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 TPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 TPD registered?

A16 TPD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is A16 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 TPD shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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