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S8 RCU

2008 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,169 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 72,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 68,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,866 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,491 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,972 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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S8 RCU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S8 RCU, 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 S8 RCU registered?

S8 RCU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S8 RCU safe to buy?

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