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DA58 FXS

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,767 mi
Last recorded134,767 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA58 FXS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 134,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 123,205 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 123,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 113,937 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,827 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner lamp damaged

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

under trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Inner lamp damaged

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both front wiper blades deteriorating

under trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,622 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Under trays/trims fitted obscuring some underside componenets

Fail 27 Apr 2017 64,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake wear lamp on

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Under trays/trims fitted obscuring some underside componenets

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,730 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Undertrays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

offside rear seat belt buckle casing slightly damagaed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

offside rear seat belt buckle casing slightly damagaed

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,724 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,387 miles

front brake pad low front brake disks worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,386 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle casing slightly damaged

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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DA58 FXS is a 2009 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 94,870 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 DA58 FXS, 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 17 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA58 FXS registered?

DA58 FXS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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