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BT08 BZR

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,817 mi
Last recorded173,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BZR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 173,817 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 173,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 169,914 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 162,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 148,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 144,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 134,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arms marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arms marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 111,985 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,731 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,274 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,109 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,282 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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BT08 BZR is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 BZR, 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 BT08 BZR registered?

BT08 BZR is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is BT08 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 BZR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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