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GJ08 KNL

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,165 mi
Last recorded165,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 KNL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 165,165 miles

Power steering has slight leak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 147,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,273 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 99,793 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seat belt receiver damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

washers leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,407 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 KNL is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

GJ08 KNL is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 KNL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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