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S8 DNF

2008 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,379 mi
Last recorded65,379 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DNF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 65,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 64,337 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,318 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 9 Apr 2013 22,318 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,027 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the limit

o/s/f anti-roll bar link is worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,229 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 13,229 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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S8 DNF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S8 DNF, 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 S8 DNF registered?

S8 DNF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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