2008 Audi A8 · 2,634 MOT tests
2008 Audi A8 reliability
2008 Audi A8s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 A8 years (2,634 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 19.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 137,788
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,634
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7%
- Suspension4.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.52%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.44%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.37%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.45%)
Other years
Every Audi A8 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Audi A8 reliable?
2008 Audi A8s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 16 A8 years (2,634 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.52% of tests), position lamp not working (1.48% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Audi A8 shows 137,788 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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