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YG08 YKK

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,558 mi
Last recorded158,558 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YKK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 158,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 149,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 138,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,909 miles

steering tight lock to lock

Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

steering tight lock to lock

Pass 10 Feb 2018 111,158 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,400 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 106,399 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,970 miles

eml on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,393 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)

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,272 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YG08 YKK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG08 YKK, 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 YG08 YKK registered?

YG08 YKK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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