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OY08 AHJ

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,522 mi
Last recorded56,522 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,522 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 56,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,076 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 48,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 42,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 32,431 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horns distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,431 miles

Horns distorted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear passenger window

offside front tyre wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,216 miles

damage to outer wall offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

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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OY08 AHJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY08 AHJ, 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 OY08 AHJ registered?

OY08 AHJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is OY08 AHJ safe to buy?

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