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YT08 HXH

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HXH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 175,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 129,737 miles

eml light illuminated during the test then went back off

Fail 8 Oct 2022 129,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml light illuminated during the test then went back off

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm cracking at tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at shoulders dot 07 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm cracking at tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,622 miles

MIL Illuminated advise further inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2020 113,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIL Illuminated advise further inspection

Pass 1 May 2019 101,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp illuminated

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 101,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp illuminated

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,027 miles

EML illuminated

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

Under body guards fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,623 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,862 miles

both front drop link bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,040 miles

both rear tyres at 2.0mm only 0.4 till legal limit 255 40 19 100y

offside front tyre side wall slight damage

offside rear nail in tyre

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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YT08 HXH is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT08 HXH, 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 YT08 HXH registered?

YT08 HXH is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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