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GJ08 EBX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,720 mi
Last recorded109,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,720 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,687 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,210 miles

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

headlight washers are inoperative

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested tyre has exposed cords/ may damage brake roller or tyre may explode under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steel belt 7 cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn /lipped & corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

IF BRAKES ARE NOT RECTIFIED BEFORE RE-TESTING THEN POSSIBLE FAILURE ON BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracking to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlight washers are inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,627 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,574 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

nearside front tyre shoulders showing excessive wear.

offside front tyre outer shoulder showing excessive wear.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,270 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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GJ08 EBX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ08 EBX, 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 GJ08 EBX registered?

GJ08 EBX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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