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GL08 YGW

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,194 mi
Last recorded146,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a small cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,503 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension arm inner rubber bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 105,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,892 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 93,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,860 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f tca bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,973 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,580 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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GL08 YGW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL08 YGW, 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 GL08 YGW registered?

GL08 YGW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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