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HF08 DVJ

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,508 mi
Last recorded142,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 DVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 142,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,653 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,270 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 9 Jun 2016 56,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,934 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD PATTERN

NSF TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,255 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 & rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,900 miles

Two rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,828 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,824 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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HF08 DVJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HF08 DVJ, 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 HF08 DVJ registered?

HF08 DVJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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