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MA58 UUS

2008 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,216 mi
Last recorded190,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UUS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 190,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre exhaust joint has no securing nuts fitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside centre exhaust box is cracked

front suspension is offering little to no damping and is close to a failure

Fail 6 Jan 2021 190,216 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre exhaust joint has no securing nuts fitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside centre exhaust box is cracked

Offside centre exhaust joint has 2 nuts missing

front suspension is offering little to no damping and is close to a failure

Pass 2 Jan 2020 179,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 179,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 166,063 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 166,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,222 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on dash

Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,862 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

brake pad sensor warning light on

engine warning light on

Fail 19 Nov 2016 129,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

brake pad sensor warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,983 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,439 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 97,439 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

advice both nsf & osf inner wheel arch liners missing

Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,453 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 90,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,763 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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MA58 UUS is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA58 UUS, 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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MA58 UUS is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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