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FMA 549F

2008 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,919 mi
Last recorded116,919 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMA 549F
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,012 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,254 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,055 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 110,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,920 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 98,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,679 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,070 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,304 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 30,742 miles

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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FMA 549F is a 2008 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMA 549F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FMA 549F registered?

FMA 549F is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is FMA 549F safe to buy?

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