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MJ08 MVE

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MVE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,217 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,803 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,868 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,406 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 44,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 39,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,112 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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MJ08 MVE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ08 MVE, 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 MJ08 MVE registered?

MJ08 MVE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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