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A8 FHU

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,603 mi
Last recorded175,603 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 175,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 170,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 165,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 160,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 158,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,506 miles

front brake disks

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,863 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,091 miles

front disc in poor condition

wet conditions

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,374 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,374 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,324 miles

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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A8 FHU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A8 FHU, 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 A8 FHU registered?

A8 FHU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is A8 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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