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AE58 CAO

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 147,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 140,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 128,382 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Both Inner Rubber Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,860 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,702 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,699 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,527 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,294 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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AE58 CAO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE58 CAO, 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 AE58 CAO registered?

AE58 CAO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AE58 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 CAO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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