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A8 XLJ

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,419 mi
Last recorded136,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,288 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 108,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,221 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,075 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,224 miles

Offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,545 miles

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

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

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 XLJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

A8 XLJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is A8 XLJ safe to buy?

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