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VK08 CAO

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

295,518 mi
Last recorded295,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 295,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 134,819 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BELOW 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BELOW 2.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,763 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 105,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,542 miles

NSR seat belt buckle face wrong way, but still operating ok

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,542 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR seat belt buckle face wrong way, but still operating ok

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface cut, near side front tyre inner wall.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,224 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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VK08 CAO 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 87.5%.

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 VK08 CAO, 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 VK08 CAO registered?

VK08 CAO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is VK08 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 CAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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