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OU08 WJZ

2008 Audi S8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WJZ
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,271 miles

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

Rear number plate

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear number plate

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,679 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,161 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,622 miles

Engine Management Light Iluminated

Some Washer Jets Blocked

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine Management Light Iluminated

Some Washer Jets Blocked

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 110,753 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 100,594 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,124 miles

chip in windscreen drivers side upper

Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,236 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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OU08 WJZ is a 2008 Audi S8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 WJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU08 WJZ registered?

OU08 WJZ is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 WJZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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