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AJ58 YGW

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,500 mi
Last recorded204,500 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 204,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 196,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 190,159 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 177,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 166,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 159,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 149,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,961 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 131,954 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 5 Jul 2013 73,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,003 miles

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

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes are worn

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,812 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 YGW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ58 YGW, 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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AJ58 YGW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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