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EF08 UYV

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,278 mi
Last recorded182,278 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UYV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 182,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 180,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 180,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 176,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 169,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 154,571 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 154,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under tray's fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under tray's fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,919 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,575 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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EF08 UYV is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey 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 EF08 UYV, 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 EF08 UYV registered?

EF08 UYV is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is EF08 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 UYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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