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AV58 BSX

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BSX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 165,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 152,128 miles

HID cleaning device not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front both upper wishbones rear bushes are worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust both clamps are damaged slightly loose

Fail 4 May 2022 152,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HID cleaning device not working

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front both upper wishbones rear bushes are worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust both clamps are damaged slightly loose

Pass 26 Apr 2021 123,905 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 123,900 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,788 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,163 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,163 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,040 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,969 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,898 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces pitted / corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,650 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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AV58 BSX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV58 BSX, 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 AV58 BSX registered?

AV58 BSX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AV58 BSX safe to buy?

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