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R6 JMK

2008 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JMK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,098 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 76,098 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,297 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,297 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts also but not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,261 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,780 miles

under trays and engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened C-link bushes slightly perished. (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of engine components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,860 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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R6 JMK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R6 JMK, 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 R6 JMK registered?

R6 JMK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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