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B13 JBY

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 138,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 137,503 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 135,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 133,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,632 miles

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,632 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,831 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,107 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,042 miles

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,127 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,755 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT WIPERS LEAVING LITE LINES

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2013 60,945 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2012 48,323 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,339 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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B13 JBY 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 B13 JBY, 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 B13 JBY registered?

B13 JBY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is B13 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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