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S800 GDR

2008 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 GDR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 69,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,867 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 62,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,072 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,069 miles

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

O/S & N/S front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,530 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 42,099 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 29 May 2012 29,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,306 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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S800 GDR is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S800 GDR, 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 S800 GDR registered?

S800 GDR is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is S800 GDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S800 GDR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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