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HN08 YEX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,459 mi
Last recorded167,459 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YEX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 167,459 miles

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2020 167,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 153,316 miles

Offside Front tyres slightly saw toothed on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2018 137,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,568 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,403 miles

headlamp washers working, but seem to be low in pressure.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,888 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 76,611 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,610 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 4 Dec 2012 67,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,829 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 56,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,116 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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HN08 YEX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN08 YEX, 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 HN08 YEX registered?

HN08 YEX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is HN08 YEX safe to buy?

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