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OE08 EYK

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,360 mi
Last recorded164,360 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EYK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 164,360 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 164,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 158,674 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 158,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / cut on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 150,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 150,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 146,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 132,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 122,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 110,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at caliper corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at caliper corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,627 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 90,626 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,459 miles

undertray

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 68,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 63,590 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 63,588 miles

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)

Nearside 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 15 May 2012 44,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,595 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,586 miles

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

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nail in offside front tyre

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 EYK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EYK, 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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What year was OE08 EYK registered?

OE08 EYK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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