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MF08 GXE

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 GXE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 137,831 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,969 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 129,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R lower suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn more so on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 116,807 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to Rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn more so on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 102,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,063 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner tread worn low

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has minor cut on treads

Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has object inside tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has minor cut on treads

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF08 GXE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF08 GXE, 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 MF08 GXE registered?

MF08 GXE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MF08 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 GXE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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