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DA08 DZE

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,215 mi
Last recorded201,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DZE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 201,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 200,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 197,433 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer system leaking constantly

Fail 25 Jan 2022 197,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp washer system leaking constantly

Pass 25 Jan 2021 192,293 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 187,521 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 187,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 179,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 161,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 161,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 145,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,269 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 61,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,005 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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DA08 DZE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA08 DZE, 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 DA08 DZE registered?

DA08 DZE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DA08 DZE safe to buy?

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