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OE08 AWO

2008 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 AWO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 141,066 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,699 miles

body damaged

both rear brakes binding slightly

front + rear no plates poor

front fog lights missing

nsf tyre worn slightly on edge

oil leaks

slight blow both exhaust flexi

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,039 miles

both exhaust flexi slight blow

front bump damaged

headlamps poor

n/s/f wing damaged

underside rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2023 135,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both exhaust flexi slight blow

front bump damaged

headlamps poor

n/s/f wing damaged

underside rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,941 miles

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

front grilles missing

oil leaks ?

osr seatbelt stalk damaged but still works

slight blow exhaust

Fail 26 Mar 2022 128,938 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

front grilles missing

oil leaks ?

os no plate light inop

osr seatbelt stalk damaged but still works

slight blow exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2021 125,676 miles

front body damaged

front no plate poor

os no plate light inop

slight blow exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2021 125,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front body damaged

front no plate poor

os no plate light inop

slight blow exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Front washers delayed in supplying fluid

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

Offside Rear Registration lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,256 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,667 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,409 miles

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

2 child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts

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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,221 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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OE08 AWO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE08 AWO, 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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OE08 AWO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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