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MT08 PKY

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

217,500 mi
Last recorded217,500 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 PKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 217,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 215,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 209,754 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 203,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 198,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 193,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 301,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 176,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 176,039 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 149,748 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat in nearside rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 167,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 146,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,229 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

wiper blades smear but do not seriously impair drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,652 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 12 May 2011 27,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside front tyre2mm tread

Nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread

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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MT08 PKY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT08 PKY, 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 MT08 PKY registered?

MT08 PKY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is MT08 PKY safe to buy?

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