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LB08 XVA

2008 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,646 mi
Last recorded159,646 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XVA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 159,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 150,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,386 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 52,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,371 miles

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

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

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)

offside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall but no ply or cords visable at time of test

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 XVA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB08 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

LB08 XVA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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