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C3 CBM

2008 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CBM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 55,761 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 55,399 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under car under sealed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 55,395 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle, above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 51,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,185 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2019 26,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 13,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,659 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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C3 CBM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C3 CBM, 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 C3 CBM registered?

C3 CBM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is C3 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CBM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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