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YF08 FSS

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,482 mi
Last recorded220,482 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FSS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 220,482 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 209,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 187,730 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 182,859 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 172,868 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 160,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 157,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 157,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement left (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 101,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 99,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 83,243 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 87,745 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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YF08 FSS is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF08 FSS, 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 YF08 FSS registered?

YF08 FSS is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is YF08 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FSS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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