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OW08 HRC

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,448 mi
Last recorded180,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 180,448 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

front bumper insecure

fuel pipe to filter becoming perished

screen wash reservoir leaking

Fail 9 May 2025 180,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

front bumper insecure

fuel pipe to filter becoming perished

screen wash reservoir leaking

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 176,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure at time of mot (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

coolant below minimum

Pass 26 Oct 2022 169,212 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp broken

power steering slightly stiff at low speed

Pass 21 Jul 2021 149,628 miles

exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure at time of mot

Pass 23 Jul 2019 126,692 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,607 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2015 70,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/18 99y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/18 99y (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2015 70,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/18 99y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/45/18 99y (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,950 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,114 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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OW08 HRC is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW08 HRC registered?

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

Is OW08 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 HRC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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