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FY58 XBS

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,906 mi
Last recorded109,906 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XBS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 109,906 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,940 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 107,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected not pressurising. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit. recommend changing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,492 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 98,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,400 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,400 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,385 miles

Head lamp range control warning light on

Fail 15 Aug 2015 79,180 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,090 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,734 miles

all tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,926 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,926 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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FY58 XBS is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 FY58 XBS, 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 FY58 XBS registered?

FY58 XBS is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 XBS safe to buy?

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