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VO08 GBY

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,019 mi
Last recorded197,019 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 197,019 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 197,019 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 194,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 194,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 191,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 191,594 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2022 188,090 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 184,517 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 184,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 180,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 173,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,320 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 157,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 147,707 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2015 138,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,875 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VO08 GBY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO08 GBY, 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 VO08 GBY registered?

VO08 GBY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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