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RE08 OPL

2008 Audi S8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S877,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OPL
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 129,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 119,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,297 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 88,462 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 7 May 2019 88,458 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 18 Apr 2018 84,015 miles

both sides both top suspension arm bushes deteriorated

engine fault light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,212 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 brake discs are slightly worn

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 brake discs are slightly worn

n/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the treads

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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RE08 OPL is a 2008 Audi S8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 77,886 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 S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 OPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE08 OPL registered?

RE08 OPL is a 2008 Audi S8, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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