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OE08 AYK

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,090 mi
Last recorded190,090 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 AYK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 190,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 176,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 176,666 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,380 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,351 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 109,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,373 miles

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,285 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)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,995 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

diesel smoke output to clean to register reading

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

n/s rear tyre on 2.00mm wear bars

o/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

o/s rear tyre on 2.00mm wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,301 miles

front discs lipped

rear anti roll bar cracking

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 AYK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 AYK registered?

OE08 AYK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is OE08 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 AYK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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