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OY08 AMX

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AMX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2024 136,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Dec 2024 136,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 134,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 134,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,421 miles

front o/s c.v leaking

welding repairs to both rear wheels

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,421 miles

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

front o/s c.v leaking

welding repairs to both rear wheels

Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,250 miles

front o/s c.v boot leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,289 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2015 104,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

screen washers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,760 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2013 73,728 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,185 miles

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

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 AMX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

OY08 AMX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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