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OY08 OMX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

246,638 mi
Last recorded246,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OMX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 246,638 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 238,096 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play-exhaust corroded/minor leak-all front balljoints slight lift

Pass 29 Oct 2022 230,069 miles

horn slight distort- rear pads wearing low- slight play rear wheel bearing - exaust middle box corroded and slight leak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 227,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 224,006 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2019 218,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 207,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 194,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2016 184,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 184,443 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 182,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 139,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,449 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,443 miles

Both rear tyre tread depth low on outer edges.

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 OMX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

OY08 OMX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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