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AJ58 DVC

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,781 mi
Last recorded220,781 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 220,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 217,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 213,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 213,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 206,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 202,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 196,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 183,155 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm tread

Pass 3 Jul 2018 168,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage 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 7 Jul 2017 156,583 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 156,583 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 136,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge 235/50y18

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge 235/50y18

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 70,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,081 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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AJ58 DVC is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ58 DVC, 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 AJ58 DVC registered?

AJ58 DVC is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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