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SC08 URW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 URW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,047 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to both outer and inner edges 235/55r17-103w

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,806 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 64,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr/nsr/osf tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,107 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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SC08 URW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SC08 URW, 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 SC08 URW registered?

SC08 URW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is SC08 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 URW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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