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PL08 EFK

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

284,409 mi
Last recorded284,409 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 EFK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 284,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 163,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 156,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,796 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,796 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 123,641 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 123,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 115,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,245 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PL08 EFK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL08 EFK, 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 PL08 EFK registered?

PL08 EFK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is PL08 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 EFK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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