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OY08 OMZ

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 128,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,074 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 87,725 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,580 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,698 miles

CUT ON NSF TYRE ; NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,088 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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OY08 OMZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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