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GJ08 SVF

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 SVF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,771 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front washers weak

Nearside Front driving lamp damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,161 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 99,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 95,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,153 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,448 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,307 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,307 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,962 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,175 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,175 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,214 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,971 miles

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

n/s/f/tyre edge worn low

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 SVF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ08 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

GJ08 SVF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2008.

Is GJ08 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 SVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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