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AUD 188R

2008 Audi A8

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUD 188R
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 14 Feb 2025 100,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 91,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,846 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,672 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 59,672 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve/clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,443 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,904 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2018 53,904 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,300 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,714 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightley

Fail 27 Sep 2012 24,676 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slightley

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,497 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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AUD 188R is a 2008 Audi A8 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AUD 188R, 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 AUD 188R registered?

AUD 188R is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is AUD 188R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUD 188R shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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