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S3 AXG

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,201 mi
Last recorded187,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 187,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 180,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front offside flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 170,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near legal limit on tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing near limit on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 160,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part off tyre wearing on egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 141,855 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 141,855 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Pass 10 Apr 2020 135,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp on boot (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp on boot (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,519 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,413 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,964 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,574 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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S3 AXG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S3 AXG, 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 S3 AXG registered?

S3 AXG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is S3 AXG safe to buy?

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