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OY58 SWW

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,249 mi
Last recorded148,249 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,363 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 118,922 miles

Nearside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2016 115,180 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 115,177 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,022 miles

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,050 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AT EDGES

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres, treads scrubbing edges.

o/s/r wheel bolt caps missing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,106 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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OY58 SWW 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 85.7%.

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 OY58 SWW, 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 OY58 SWW registered?

OY58 SWW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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