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EK08 UFC

2008 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

272,439 mi
Last recorded272,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UFC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 272,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 264,850 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 244,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 243,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 28 Dec 2022 216,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 195,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 194,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 172,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy hose + silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2021 172,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy hose + silencers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 154,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre fitted inside out!!! (5.2.3 (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,150 miles

nearside front and offside front upper front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resolting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,525 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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EK08 UFC is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK08 UFC, 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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EK08 UFC is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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