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S8 FHM

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,866 mi
Last recorded93,866 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FHM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 93,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,946 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,845 miles

slight contact damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,945 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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S8 FHM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 S8 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

S8 FHM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is S8 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 FHM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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