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WU58 OSW

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,688 mi
Last recorded126,688 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 OSW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 126,688 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 126,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,894 miles

washer bottle/pipe leaking (washers still working)

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,894 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NSF + OSF outer roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator not working NSR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

washer bottle/pipe leaking (washers still working)

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,065 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,156 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,751 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,873 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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WU58 OSW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU58 OSW, 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

How do I check the history of WU58 OSW?

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What year was WU58 OSW registered?

WU58 OSW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WU58 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 OSW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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