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AN08 PUY

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 117,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 114,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,553 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 106,472 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,779 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 102,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres [sidewalls damaged]

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,593 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,594 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

emissios to low to gain readings

Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,594 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

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

Upper engine cover fitted

emissios to low to gain readings

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,905 miles

engine management light on

front top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,963 miles

front number plate deteriorating

spare tyre tread near legal limit

Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,961 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front number plate deteriorating

spare tyre tread near legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,237 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jun 2013 56,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,744 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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AN08 PUY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AN08 PUY, 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 AN08 PUY registered?

AN08 PUY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is AN08 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 PUY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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