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OV08 CVM

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,927 mi
Last recorded142,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CVM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,927 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 137,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 123,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,596 miles

17% park brake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,461 miles

diesel emissions 0% no print out

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,088 miles

Both rear tyres tread low and slightly perished between tread.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres tread close to limit and heavily worn at shoulders.

Both rear tyres tread low and slightly perished between tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,396 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 CVM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV08 CVM, 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 OV08 CVM registered?

OV08 CVM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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