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HG08 GRZ

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 GRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 182,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 175,038 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 172,777 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 161,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 160,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 160,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 155,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 149,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,642 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,087 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing both edges more than rest of tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre approx 4.00mm in centre

Pass 13 May 2014 47,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,519 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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HG08 GRZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 GRZ, 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 HG08 GRZ registered?

HG08 GRZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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