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LD58 YOW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,082 mi
Last recorded177,082 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 YOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 177,082 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 176,443 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 168,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 160,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,075 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,571 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres low and misshaped

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,358 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,011 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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LD58 YOW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD58 YOW, 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 LD58 YOW registered?

LD58 YOW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is LD58 YOW safe to buy?

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