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VK08 RKO

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,970 mi
Last recorded139,970 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RKO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 139,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2024 137,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,287 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item put on front passenger seat

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RKO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

VK08 RKO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is VK08 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 RKO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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