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BG08 NFN

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,334 mi
Last recorded127,334 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NFN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 127,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,848 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 124,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 121,677 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly dim

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f wing mirror unit loose

o/s/r wing damaged at light unit

Pass 23 Feb 2023 116,259 miles

o/s/r body damaged at light unit

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear wing damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

paint work damaged o/s/f door & bonnet

Fail 25 Feb 2022 109,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure wing mirror unit (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear wing damaged

n/s/f wing damaged

paint work damaged o/s/f door & bonnet

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,691 miles

Nearside Front mirror unit insecure

o/s/r wing damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front mirror unit insecure

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,619 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer tread

o/s/r body damaged at light unit

oil light on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer tread

o/s/r body damaged at light unit

oil light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,378 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 30 May 2016 74,187 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,246 miles

n/s front tyre side wall cut

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,599 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG08 NFN is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG08 NFN, 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 BG08 NFN registered?

BG08 NFN is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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