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DR54 RMA

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,513 mi
Last recorded84,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 RMA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 80,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 80,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,616 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,433 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front nsf tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front osf tyre bald on inner edge

suspension fault with vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,305 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2015 44,336 miles

reg plates slight mispaced

Pass 1 May 2014 34,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,860 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 21,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 16,389 miles

no diesel emissions detected, no print out

osf & nsf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 May 2011 12,826 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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DR54 RMA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DR54 RMA, 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 DR54 RMA registered?

DR54 RMA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is DR54 RMA safe to buy?

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