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SW08 PNN

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 PNN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 134,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,769 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 43,200 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,028 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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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SW08 PNN is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW08 PNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 PNN registered?

SW08 PNN is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SW08 PNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 PNN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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