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LV58 XLW

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,099 mi
Last recorded122,099 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 122,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp has lense repair tape on it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp has lense repair tape on it

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,664 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 104,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 88,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,396 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,890 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,933 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 48,931 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre close to legul limit

no brake test o/s/r tyre below 1 mm

Pass 15 Dec 2012 40,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,143 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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LV58 XLW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV58 XLW, 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 LV58 XLW registered?

LV58 XLW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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