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OW08 BXG

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,176 mi
Last recorded153,176 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 153,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,098 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 138,528 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 122,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,905 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,202 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 103,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,952 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,330 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,072 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,841 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,069 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit-on 3mm

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres close to legal limit-on 3mm

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,074 miles

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

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

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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OW08 BXG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW08 BXG, 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 OW08 BXG registered?

OW08 BXG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is OW08 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 BXG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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