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Y40 LAT

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 LAT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,800 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 Oct 2023 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,834 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose

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

Nearside Front condensation headlamp

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear pads low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,164 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,154 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyre has cracks inside tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,783 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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Y40 LAT is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y40 LAT, 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 Y40 LAT registered?

Y40 LAT is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is Y40 LAT safe to buy?

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