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BT08 OYV

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OYV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 120,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,682 miles

emissions 0.09

Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,647 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,307 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

eml light on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre is out of shape on edges ()

eml light on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,560 miles

EML on

air suspension warning light on, vehicle ride height ok

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,559 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

air suspension warning light on, vehicle ride height ok

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protective cover damaged on o/s/r seat belt buckle,(operates ok at present).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 76,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protective cover damaged on o/s/r seat belt buckle,(operates ok at present).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres deteriorating and void of tread on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wash system just puts enough water on screen for MoT.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,691 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres deteriorating and void of tread on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wash system just puts enough water on screen for MoT.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,418 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on.

front and rear tyres have cracks in tread.

offside rear seat belt stork casing broken but not affecting operation.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 63,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission light on

service light on

stone chips on screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,137 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,097 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,463 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 OYV is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT08 OYV, 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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BT08 OYV is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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