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X7 LHC

2008 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 LHC
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,826 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 90,826 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 90,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Flexi on NS (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Flexi on NS (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing suspension arm bush, Rubber to metal bonding starting to fail.

Offside Rear Nail in road tyre.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,348 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,348 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)

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 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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X7 LHC is a 2008 Audi S8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X7 LHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X7 LHC registered?

X7 LHC is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is X7 LHC safe to buy?

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