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W555 RJS

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,135 mi
Last recorded111,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW555 RJS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 111,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 106,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 102,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,651 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 96,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is wearing on its inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 73,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,581 miles

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

nearside front Tyre worn to 0mm on outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front Tyre worn to 0mm on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,967 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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W555 RJS is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W555 RJS, 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 W555 RJS registered?

W555 RJS is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is W555 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W555 RJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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