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RV08 BZO

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,876 mi
Last recorded120,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 BZO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 120,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,709 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s / o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,674 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 63,998 miles

near side front seat belt damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 588,673 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,082 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished and cracking across tread

Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished and cracking across tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,932 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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RV08 BZO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV08 BZO, 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 RV08 BZO registered?

RV08 BZO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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