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KJ08 WSX

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 WSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 178,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light / surface corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 10 Apr 2025 172,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light / surface corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 19 Apr 2024 166,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS and OS inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip/s (3.2 (a) (i))

light / surface corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 19 Apr 2024 166,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS and OS inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low PRS: both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip/s (3.2 (a) (i))

light / surface corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 14 Apr 2023 162,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 156,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 150,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 137,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slight Cut Outer Side Wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,541 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 111,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excess wear on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 77,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,593 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre tread[repairable]

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre tread[repairable]

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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KJ08 WSX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJ08 WSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 WSX registered?

KJ08 WSX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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