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AJ58 YLZ

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,477 mi
Last recorded118,477 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,477 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,810 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 110,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 96,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,889 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,340 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,340 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,115 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,858 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 YLZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

AJ58 YLZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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