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M16 BYA

2008 Audi S8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,492 mi
Last recorded130,492 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BYA
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,290 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2022 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s front c,v boot leaking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,270 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 82,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,615 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 37,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,354 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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M16 BYA is a 2008 Audi S8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M16 BYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 BYA registered?

M16 BYA is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M16 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 BYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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