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OU08 WKG

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,571 mi
Last recorded160,571 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WKG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 160,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 160,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2024 159,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 159,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both flexible sections are in very poor condition

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

fuel cap sealing washer is perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2022 145,722 miles

Front both exhaust flexi sections are in poor condition

Nearside Front side repeater appears very slightly intermittent faulty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 143,742 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute LED unit in mirror housing has water ingress (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 131,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,747 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 114,747 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,074 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,075 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,096 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 27 Aug 2014 62,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,527 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 25,137 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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OU08 WKG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol 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 OU08 WKG, 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 OU08 WKG registered?

OU08 WKG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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