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CP08 VSZ

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,266 mi
Last recorded194,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 194,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 189,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 182,253 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 10 Nov 2022 175,397 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn slight on edge

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Front tyre worn slight on edge

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

observe airbag light

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 10 Nov 2022 175,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn slight on edge

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn slight on edge

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

observe airbag light

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 8 Nov 2021 166,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspcted due to covers

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspcted due to covers

vital components underside not fully inspcted due to covers

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front steering slight play

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

unable to fully inspect vital components underside front and floor due to covers

Pass 9 May 2018 125,441 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

underside floor not checked due to covers

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,358 miles

Engine Man light on

Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Man light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,529 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,167 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,044 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,044 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,697 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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CP08 VSZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue 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 CP08 VSZ, 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 CP08 VSZ registered?

CP08 VSZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is CP08 VSZ safe to buy?

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