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HY55 TUN

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,192 mi
Last recorded191,192 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 TUN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 191,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 191,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 188,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 173,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 157,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,975 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 134,975 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner secondary tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner secondary tread

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner secondary tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner secondary tread

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 121,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,551 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,971 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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HY55 TUN is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY55 TUN, 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 HY55 TUN registered?

HY55 TUN is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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