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GK08 XYG

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XYG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 140,616 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S ARE PITTED,CORRODED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,616 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S ARE PITTED,CORRODED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. POSSIBLE CAUSED BY IMPACT TO OFF SIDE FRONT WING AND BUMPER. RE ALIGNED AIM (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 134,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 128,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,713 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 46,258 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,112 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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GK08 XYG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GK08 XYG, 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 GK08 XYG registered?

GK08 XYG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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