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FIL 1342

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,082 mi
Last recorded159,082 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1342
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 159,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 143,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 136,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 126,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 103,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,618 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning on dash pads are not worn significantly

Pass 14 May 2018 96,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,842 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,465 miles

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

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

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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FIL 1342 is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc 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 FIL 1342, 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 FIL 1342 registered?

FIL 1342 is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FIL 1342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1342 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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