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MV08 FHM

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,165 mi
Last recorded106,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 106,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 102,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,326 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,147 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 83,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,896 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 81,880 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,244 miles

OSR outer side lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,942 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,098 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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MV08 FHM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MV08 FHM, 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 MV08 FHM registered?

MV08 FHM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 FHM safe to buy?

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