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EU08 YWO

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,432 mi
Last recorded169,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 169,432 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 159,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 154,585 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 154,582 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2021 149,926 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator dash light on? (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides all 4 alloy arm inner bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,267 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,237 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 115,237 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

other dash lamps illuminated ?

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,190 miles

eml lamp on dash on

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml lamp on dash on

front tyres inner edges worn

rear offside tyre inner edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,968 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions lamp on dash on

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions lamp on dash on

front nearside tyre inner edge worn

rear offside tyre nail in tread

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,841 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,625 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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EU08 YWO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EU08 YWO, 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 EU08 YWO registered?

EU08 YWO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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