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L999 AAH

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,890 mi
Last recorded152,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 AAH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 152,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 147,449 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 147,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 35 R20 ( Nail In Tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion and pitting to inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion and pitting to inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,472 miles

Pressed no .plates

Fail 21 Sep 2020 124,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pressed no .plates

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,795 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 117,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,091 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,774 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,774 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,331 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise wipers starting to smear

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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L999 AAH is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L999 AAH, 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 L999 AAH registered?

L999 AAH is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is L999 AAH safe to buy?

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