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LC08 PFX

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,486 mi
Last recorded159,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 PFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 159,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 158,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,663 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 143,663 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 135,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 135,027 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,405 miles

car indicates a brake light fault but all light work

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,453 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished slight cut in tread but not exposing cords/ply

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,389 miles

passangers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LC08 PFX 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 82.4%.

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 LC08 PFX, 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 LC08 PFX registered?

LC08 PFX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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