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OE08 FBF

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

430,429 mi
Last recorded430,429 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 430,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

very slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 416,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 399,970 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 387,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 386,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 370,362 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 369,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 350,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 327,337 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 307,535 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 282,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 262,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 238,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 218,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 192,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 170,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 170,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,131 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 113,224 miles

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 10 Jun 2010 80,508 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 80,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,857 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 FBF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

OE08 FBF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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