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OV08 BGY

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BGY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,519 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,028 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 102,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working reverse lights come on when rear fog lamps selected (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,598 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,676 miles

front tyres have slight where on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,649 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,648 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,767 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,421 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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OV08 BGY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV08 BGY, 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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OV08 BGY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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