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M80 KEX

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,169 mi
Last recorded181,169 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 KEX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 181,169 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 181,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn control arm both arms (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn control arm both arms (marked with yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 180,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 180,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 179,995 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside 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 14 Oct 2022 178,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 163,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,995 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40-19 (5.2.3 (e))

tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2018 148,331 miles

Engine under trays fitted

both rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 148,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 146,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,404 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cuts to all tyres outer sidewalls

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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M80 KEX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue 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 M80 KEX, 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 M80 KEX registered?

M80 KEX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is M80 KEX safe to buy?

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