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OV58 OGB

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,249 mi
Last recorded157,249 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 OGB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 157,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,450 miles

Front arb links visually poor but no obvious play

Rear tyres 3mm and starting to crack in outer treads.

n/s/f level sensor link rod semi loose in lower suspension arm and rattles.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 141,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front arb links visually poor but no obvious play

Rear tyres 3mm and starting to crack in outer treads.

n/s/f level sensor link rod semi loose in lower suspension arm and rattles.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,757 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,789 miles

both front head lamp wash pipes leaking

eml warning lamp on inside dash

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,282 miles

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

crack in nearside of front windscreen

engine light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,414 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,875 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,882 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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OV58 OGB is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

OV58 OGB is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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