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HIG 6452

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,589 mi
Last recorded148,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6452
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,887 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint [front] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint [front] (2.5.B.1a)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint [front] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint [front] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre under inflated and worn on inner and outer edges

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

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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HIG 6452 is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HIG 6452, 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 HIG 6452 registered?

HIG 6452 is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is HIG 6452 safe to buy?

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