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SO08 RHY

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 RHY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,382 miles

advise engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 57,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,337 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,278 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread area

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread area

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,689 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,305 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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SO08 RHY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SO08 RHY, 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 SO08 RHY registered?

SO08 RHY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 August 2008.

Is SO08 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 RHY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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