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AJ58 YJD

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,820 mi
Last recorded173,820 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 173,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 164,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 158,045 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,401 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rearmost arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 142,844 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 126,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Has child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2015 115,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,020 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,016 miles

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

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)

both rear inner light units some L.E.D,s not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,819 miles

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

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 YJD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

AJ58 YJD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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