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BA51 GOW

2008 Audi S8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,768 mi
Last recorded112,768 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 GOW
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 109,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,605 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,795 miles

All brake discs corroded on inside of discs

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,673 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,673 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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BA51 GOW is a 2008 Audi S8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA51 GOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA51 GOW registered?

BA51 GOW is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BA51 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA51 GOW 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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