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CR08 RAW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

213,601 mi
Last recorded213,601 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR08 RAW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 213,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 208,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 202,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 187,615 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 187,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,158 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 153,601 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper front and rear bushes perished

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror unit and glass damaged

Offside Front Upper front and rear bushes perished

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 10 Jul 2019 144,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced half not working (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper front and rear bushes perished

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror unit and glass damaged

Offside Front Upper front and rear bushes perished

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,537 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both sets of upper wishbone inner bushes split, o/s + n/s

emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Jun 2017 122,461 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,406 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 96,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,701 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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CR08 RAW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CR08 RAW, 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 CR08 RAW registered?

CR08 RAW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is CR08 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR08 RAW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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