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HG58 JDF

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,048 mi
Last recorded157,048 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 JDF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 157,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 152,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 147,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 145,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 145,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 138,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper rear suspetion arm bush worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ofside rear registration plate light inoperative in case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,622 miles

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

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2019 117,523 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush slightly deteriorated but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush slightly deteriorated but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (235/55R17) tyre also devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush slightly deteriorated but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (235/55R17) tyre also devoid of tread on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush slightly deteriorated but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,138 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

N/S Front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

O/S front accident damage

O/S front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,921 miles

Accident damage at O/S front

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 99,921 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Accident damage at O/S front

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,648 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

wipers smear

Fail 10 Jun 2015 91,648 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,158 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 63,966 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2012 63,966 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

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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HG58 JDF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG58 JDF, 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 HG58 JDF registered?

HG58 JDF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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