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BG58 VHV

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,453 mi
Last recorded193,453 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 193,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 187,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 170,774 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on for pre 2012 vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,036 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer pipe split and leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,382 miles

Nearside Rear inner tail lamp lens cracked, one LED segment for sidelight inoperative

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension top arms both sides inner bushes slightly split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 132,292 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,319 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 119,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,504 miles

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

engine management light and brake pad warning light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,993 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 85,677 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 63,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,309 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 40,284 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,637 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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BG58 VHV is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG58 VHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG58 VHV registered?

BG58 VHV is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is BG58 VHV safe to buy?

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