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DE08 FFM

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,372 mi
Last recorded213,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FFM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 213,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 203,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 195,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 186,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 170,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 154,370 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 154,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 137,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,359 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 90,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,848 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,848 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

eml on

rear brake pads worn low

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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DE08 FFM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DE08 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 FFM registered?

DE08 FFM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is DE08 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FFM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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