MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Marked (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Marked (2.5.B.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad wear sensor light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW08 FTZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SW08 FTZ, 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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How do I check the history of SW08 FTZ?
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What year was SW08 FTZ registered?
SW08 FTZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 8 May 2008.
Is SW08 FTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW08 FTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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