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WV08 JSX

2008 Audi S8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 JSX
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 118,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 113,284 miles

engine warning lamp on

undertrays covering test items

Fail 21 Oct 2017 112,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,517 miles

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

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

sill covers

under trays

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,539 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 99,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,991 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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WV08 JSX is a 2008 Audi S8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV08 JSX registered?

WV08 JSX is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 JSX safe to buy?

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