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WK08 JZE

2008 Audi A8

Green Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,017 mi
Last recorded197,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JZE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 197,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mil light illuminated - pre July 2008 vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive minor/slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 184,119 miles

MIL light illuminated - pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3 - 3.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 184,119 miles

MIL light illuminated - pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3 - 3.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 171,736 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres approx. 3mm and both fronts wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 171,736 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres approx. 3mm and both fronts wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 161,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 161,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 138,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,389 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,389 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn - front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,444 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

windscreen damaged but not affecting view to the road

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,336 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres approx 3 - 4 mm

windscreen damage nearside - not affecting view to road

Pass 23 May 2012 53,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,440 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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WK08 JZE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Green with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK08 JZE, 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 WK08 JZE registered?

WK08 JZE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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