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RJ08 RVP

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 147,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases os and ns front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2025 141,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases os and ns front flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease, advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords metal embedded in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot starting to perish and crack slightly

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 126,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 119,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns wearing very slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire disconnected

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 112,181 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire disconnected

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,432 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad possibly below minimum thickness , strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake application uneven ns lagging in operation

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pad worn more on o/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened driveshafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 87,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 87,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 77,854 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in places. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear brake discs lipped

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,110 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 27,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers slightly smearing

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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RJ08 RVP is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc 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 RJ08 RVP, 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 RJ08 RVP registered?

RJ08 RVP is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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