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S24 MEX

2008 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,507 mi
Last recorded142,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 MEX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 142,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,614 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 118,614 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 115,221 miles

Center exhaust heat shield rattling

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Forward Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

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

Nearside Front Rear Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

Offside Front Forward Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

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

Offside Front Rear Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

Fail 26 Jan 2023 115,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Center exhaust heat shield rattling

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Forward Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

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

Nearside Front Rear Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

Offside Front Forward Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

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

Offside Front Rear Most Upper suspension arm bush splitting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,720 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres slightly cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / screw in (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads look like on wear ind

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges 255/45y18 dunlop

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,471 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,871 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer light cluster incorrect for vehicle recomend replacement

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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S24 MEX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S24 MEX, 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 S24 MEX registered?

S24 MEX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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