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AE08 RRY

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,719 mi
Last recorded125,719 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RRY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,719 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,961 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 180,248 miles

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

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

sill and under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 4 Feb 2019 180,166 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

sill and under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,551 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 1.6mm @ time of test (4.1.E.1)

sill underbody & engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 85,233 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash, brake pads ok.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,706 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,395 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,395 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,979 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 8,977 miles

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

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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AE08 RRY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE08 RRY, 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 AE08 RRY registered?

AE08 RRY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AE08 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 RRY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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