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A8 UWD

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,903 mi
Last recorded169,903 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UWD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 169,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,935 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,079 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 155,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 152,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 152,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 150,055 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 150,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 18 (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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,895 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,536 miles

n/side front tyre is worn on inner edge plus has small cuts in the tread

o/side front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,205 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 38,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A8 UWD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A8 UWD, 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 A8 UWD registered?

A8 UWD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is A8 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UWD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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