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T31 VEL

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,967 mi
Last recorded187,967 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 VEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 187,967 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 175,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 162,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 155,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 143,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 143,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,882 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 139,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner surface (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front has a cut in inner surface

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,354 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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T31 VEL is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T31 VEL, 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 T31 VEL registered?

T31 VEL is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is T31 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 VEL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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