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AU08 PXX

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 155,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left Also adaptive headlight message on display panel (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes splitting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2019 123,952 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 118,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 109,798 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 105,467 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 27 Apr 2015 85,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

slight damage to sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,282 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2013 78,137 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,599 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,596 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,598 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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AU08 PXX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU08 PXX, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 PXX?

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What year was AU08 PXX registered?

AU08 PXX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AU08 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 PXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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