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KT08 UKY

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,312 mi
Last recorded151,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 UKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 151,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,351 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 136,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 128,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,618 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,446 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Oct 2019 109,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

engine light on

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,061 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,524 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

no exhaust smoke detected

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,224 miles

Front and rear pads getting low.

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

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

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Slight wear on rear brake discs.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,145 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,657 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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KT08 UKY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KT08 UKY, 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 KT08 UKY registered?

KT08 UKY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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