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LV08 ETT

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,478 mi
Last recorded184,478 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ETT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 184,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 177,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 161,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 141,907 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 3 Dec 2021 135,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 135,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

brake wear light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,544 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,195 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Rear exhaust heat shield loose around diesel tanks

mil light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,011 miles

exhaust heat shields loose near diesel tank

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 54,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded / scored

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut o/k

rear brake discs inner faces corrosion starting

rear tyres 2.5mm-3.0mm tread alao some slight cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,324 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,232 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,336 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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LV08 ETT is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV08 ETT, 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 LV08 ETT registered?

LV08 ETT is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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