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M21 LKX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 LKX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,374 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 118,374 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 113,453 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Upper and Lower Suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x Rear Treads close to failure limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 108,816 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 103,039 miles

engine cover /tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover /tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 92,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,219 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,143 miles

the front left tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 18 Mar 2015 63,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the front left tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,727 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 51,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,489 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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M21 LKX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M21 LKX, 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 M21 LKX registered?

M21 LKX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is M21 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 LKX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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