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VN08 VLR

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,261 mi
Last recorded172,261 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VLR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 172,261 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 167,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 166,133 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 163,061 miles

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

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

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

engine light inop

Pass 28 May 2020 159,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 148,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 140,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,092 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,090 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Forward Adjustment (6.2.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,293 miles

No engine undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,293 miles

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

No engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,262 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,142 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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VN08 VLR is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN08 VLR, 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 VN08 VLR registered?

VN08 VLR is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 VLR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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