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LB08 FPE

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,555 mi
Last recorded139,555 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FPE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,283 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,277 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,291 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,886 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,082 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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LB08 FPE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB08 FPE, 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 LB08 FPE registered?

LB08 FPE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is LB08 FPE safe to buy?

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