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A8 VFO

2008 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 102,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 91,644 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,187 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,166 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,249 miles

nail offside rear tyre 255/45/18

nearside front wiper poor aero deck blades fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,710 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,050 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,190 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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 VFO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol 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 A8 VFO, 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 A8 VFO registered?

A8 VFO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is A8 VFO safe to buy?

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