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YY08 GYD

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,838 mi
Last recorded185,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 185,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 178,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 161,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 159,603 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 159,603 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 120,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 120,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,936 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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YY08 GYD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey 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 YY08 GYD, 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 YY08 GYD registered?

YY08 GYD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YY08 GYD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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