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OY08 TGX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,835 mi
Last recorded152,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH wishbone arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (front of 2) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 152,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm (rear of 2) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate deteriorating but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH wishbone arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (front of 2) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off on side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off on side edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off on side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ran off on side edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,908 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 29 Jun 2012 41,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,628 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 TGX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

OY08 TGX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is OY08 TGX safe to buy?

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