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OV58 HMY

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 3936cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,310 mi
Last recorded171,310 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,936cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 171,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 153,215 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,592 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,706 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 105,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,998 miles

undertray is fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray is fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,581 miles

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

offside front tyre very close on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 31,208 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 31,208 miles

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

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

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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OV58 HMY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,936cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OV58 HMY, 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 OV58 HMY registered?

OV58 HMY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is OV58 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 HMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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