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AA54 RYA

2008 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 RYA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 52,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,729 miles

Offside Front tyre lightly cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre lightly cracking in tread

both rear boot lid light lens slightly cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2021 47,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre lightly cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre lightly cracking in tread

both rear boot lid light lens slightly cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 43,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 13,558 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,618 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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AA54 RYA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA54 RYA, 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 AA54 RYA registered?

AA54 RYA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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