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Y88 OBO

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,621 mi
Last recorded140,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 OBO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2025 140,621 miles

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

Rear BOTH TAIL LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,235 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,286 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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Y88 OBO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y88 OBO, 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 Y88 OBO registered?

Y88 OBO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is Y88 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 OBO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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