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KR08 ZHW

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,208 mi
Last recorded129,208 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 ZHW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,208 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 123,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 114,009 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 17 May 2022 109,975 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 107,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 107,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 105,170 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 105,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 94,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,578 miles

Front both front tyres are worn on the inside edge Bridgestone Potenza 265/35/ZR20 95Y

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 27 May 2015 67,747 miles

all four tyres are worn on both the inside and outside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake discs has a mark on its outside face

Pass 16 May 2014 61,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,801 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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KR08 ZHW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KR08 ZHW, 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

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What year was KR08 ZHW registered?

KR08 ZHW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is KR08 ZHW safe to buy?

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