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VE08 VSA

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VSA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 114,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,742 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,791 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,166 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,550 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,222 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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VE08 VSA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE08 VSA, 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 VE08 VSA registered?

VE08 VSA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is VE08 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 VSA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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