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BK08 UWD

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,516 mi
Last recorded188,516 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UWD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 188,516 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 171,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 157,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms ,inner bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low and worn badly on inner edge. On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low. Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm, inner bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn badly on inner edge and low tread. On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 113,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,744 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,015 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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BK08 UWD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK08 UWD, 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 BK08 UWD registered?

BK08 UWD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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