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DV08 UPP

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,903 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 159,884 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 148,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,128 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 133,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,720 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,376 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 119,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position freed off both bonnet locks (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,857 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,891 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,891 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,781 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing close to the wear sensors

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,729 miles

Front antiroll bar drop link rubbers starting to perish.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to underbody fuel cooler.

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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DV08 UPP is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV08 UPP, 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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DV08 UPP is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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