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W12 PAA

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,749 mi
Last recorded223,749 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PAA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 223,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 220,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 218,597 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 214,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 203,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 191,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 178,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 159,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 149,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 133,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,355 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner a outer tyre walls

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner a outer tyre walls

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,966 miles

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

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

small split in o/s/f inner tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

small split in o/s/f inner tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,770 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,670 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 6,281 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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W12 PAA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W12 PAA, 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 W12 PAA registered?

W12 PAA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is W12 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PAA shows 24 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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