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BO55 SCA

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 SCA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 149,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 135,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 131,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 108,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,387 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,985 miles

Both front brake disc are worn.

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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BO55 SCA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BO55 SCA, 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 BO55 SCA registered?

BO55 SCA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BO55 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 SCA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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