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AO58 BBF

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

310,759 mi
Last recorded310,759 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 310,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 309,351 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 29 Apr 2021 309,351 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 18 Jul 2019 180,440 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 180,440 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,783 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 175,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2015 136,152 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted/undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 136,152 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted/undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,036 miles

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread inner edge (255/45/18)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,979 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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AO58 BBF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO58 BBF, 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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AO58 BBF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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