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PX08 VBO

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,320 mi
Last recorded164,320 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VBO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 164,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 162,667 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 155,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 148,843 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,467 miles

Head lamp washers inoperative

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on outer side wall and scrubbing on outer edge of tread/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

central locking faulty

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort L 547lock...R317... (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle draining .. o/s/f pipe broken/leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on outer side wall and scrubbing on outer edge of tread/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on outer edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle cover.. unable to see/inspect (3.6.B.2c)

central locking faulty

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,370 miles

Electronic Park Brake system is working but operation is slower than normally expected.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,855 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PX08 VBO 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 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 PX08 VBO, 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 PX08 VBO registered?

PX08 VBO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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