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OY58 WVM

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,517 mi
Last recorded172,517 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 WVM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 172,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right And won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides lower rear arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper control arms bushes cracking still functioning as intended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,240 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 162,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 159,197 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside headlamp aim on minimum height

Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,070 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,386 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,874 miles

Wipers smear slightly.

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 WVM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OY58 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

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

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