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AE08 TBX

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,944 mi
Last recorded211,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 211,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 200,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 200,308 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 200,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 192,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 178,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 173,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 166,921 miles

Horn not working properly quieter than normal (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 158,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 136,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 136,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,950 miles

Front Tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,049 miles

Centre Exhaust sleeve clamp cracked

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust sleeve clamp cracked

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 26 Jul 2014 89,575 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 89,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,221 miles

nsf tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,728 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 21 Jul 2011 36,803 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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AE08 TBX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE08 TBX, 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 AE08 TBX registered?

AE08 TBX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AE08 TBX safe to buy?

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