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SB08 ESN

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,724 mi
Last recorded117,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 ESN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 115,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 111,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 102,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,257 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,446 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,756 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,100 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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SB08 ESN is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB08 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB08 ESN registered?

SB08 ESN is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SB08 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 ESN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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