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VK08 RLZ

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,575 mi
Last recorded114,575 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,575 miles

Engine management light is illuminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 114,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light is illuminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,309 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,123 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light is illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, worn on outer edge, and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer, and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,933 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake warning light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, worn on outer edge, and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,329 miles

Engine management light lilluminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,329 miles

Engine management light lilluminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,901 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Manufacturers engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,457 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,457 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2012 29,773 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,344 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 RLZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK08 RLZ, 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 VK08 RLZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK08 RLZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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