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RS08 TEN

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS08 TEN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 102,265 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both middle cats missing. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,680 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,169 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,898 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush bush perished and started to go soft (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished and started to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished and started to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished and starting to split (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,169 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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RS08 TEN is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RS08 TEN, 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 RS08 TEN registered?

RS08 TEN is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RS08 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS08 TEN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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