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FG08 AUY

2008 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,960 mi
Last recorded150,960 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 194,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Feb 2021 194,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 110,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre on 3mm.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Slight splitting to both front top suspension arm bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,650 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Slight splitting to both front top suspension arm bushes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,362 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,269 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,308 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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FG08 AUY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG08 AUY, 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 FG08 AUY registered?

FG08 AUY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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