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AB08 AKR

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,862 mi
Last recorded143,862 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AKR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 143,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 142,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,034 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 140,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 136,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 135,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 134,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,009 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,128 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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AB08 AKR is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 AKR, 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 AB08 AKR registered?

AB08 AKR is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AB08 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 AKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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