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AJ58 YHE

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,043 mi
Last recorded163,043 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YHE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 163,043 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 160,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 160,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Offside Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 157,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n.s.r and o.s.r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 153,557 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n.s.r and o.s.r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,292 miles

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

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

head light washers not working

Fail 18 Nov 2021 149,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

head light washers not working

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,517 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 144,517 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,899 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 135,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n.s.r seat belt buckle outer case damaged (buckle works as intended)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n.s.r seat belt buckle outer case damaged (buckle works as intended)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,802 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,556 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 YHE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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