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VE08 VSK

2008 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,817 mi
Last recorded200,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 200,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 200,167 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 195,756 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 17 Nov 2022 178,633 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 178,633 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,066 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and nsf inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,464 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 140,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,354 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,104 miles

center exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,823 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to seperate

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 87,823 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to seperate

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,791 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,964 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CHPPOING

Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CHPPOING

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,716 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,944 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 VSK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VSK, 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 VE08 VSK registered?

VE08 VSK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is VE08 VSK safe to buy?

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