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YA08 WCE

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,158 mi
Last recorded118,158 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WCE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,158 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,197 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,756 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,966 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,412 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Vehicle too clean for emissions test

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,378 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,436 miles

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

chips zones (A+B) of screen

nearside rear flexible brake hose to calliper slightly twisted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,130 miles

rear windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,102 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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YA08 WCE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA08 WCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 WCE registered?

YA08 WCE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YA08 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 WCE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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