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PJ08 YSM

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,195 mi
Last recorded188,195 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YSM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 188,195 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 171,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 171,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 171,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 166,475 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2022 166,475 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 163,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 161,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.96mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 152,270 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 138,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 119,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 87,035 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,811 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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PJ08 YSM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ08 YSM, 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 PJ08 YSM registered?

PJ08 YSM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is PJ08 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 YSM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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