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YB08 DXA

2008 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,987 mi
Last recorded139,987 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DXA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 139,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,459 miles

various front suspension bushes worn/splitting

Fail 18 Mar 2024 139,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (225/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges 255/45r18

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,867 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 203,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 199,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 110,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,328 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 94,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 94,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,892 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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YB08 DXA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 DXA, 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 YB08 DXA registered?

YB08 DXA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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