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MW08 ZSX

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

210,490 mi
Last recorded210,490 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 210,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 198,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 194,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 188,558 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 183,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 176,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 176,678 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 164,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 164,650 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 153,921 miles

top/bottom engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 104,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 72,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,448 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,736 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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MW08 ZSX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel 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 MW08 ZSX, 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 MW08 ZSX registered?

MW08 ZSX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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