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WN08 OYW

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

227,855 mi
Last recorded227,855 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 OYW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 227,855 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 219,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 209,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 196,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 196,384 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NS and OS wrong type of lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 180,515 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 180,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 165,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 149,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 133,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 128,609 miles

attention to nearside front inner wing cover

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

some wear in offside rear brake disc face , engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2018 128,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

attention to nearside front inner wing cover

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

some wear in offside rear brake disc face , engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2017 118,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,190 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undershields fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 111,190 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undershields fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,356 miles

TESTED WITH UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

TESTED WITH UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,599 miles

Driver and passenger seat belts checked with child seats in place

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,688 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,688 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,246 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,405 miles

2x places of damage to nearside rear tyre but not through to cords.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front bumper trim missing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,405 miles

2x places of damage to nearside rear tyre but not through to cords.

nearside front bumper trim missing

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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WN08 OYW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WN08 OYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN08 OYW registered?

WN08 OYW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WN08 OYW safe to buy?

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