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PG08 FNO

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,333 mi
Last recorded148,333 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 FNO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 148,333 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 148,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,194 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 134,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limits 1.6mm will need attention very soon (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,761 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs heavily worn.

The near side front tyre showing signs of wear on the outer tyre edge.

The near side rear tyre starting to wear low.

The off side front tyre starting to wear low on the outer tyre edge.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,838 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,864 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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PG08 FNO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PG08 FNO, 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 PG08 FNO registered?

PG08 FNO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is PG08 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 FNO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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