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PX58 XYL

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 155,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 135,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,455 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 124,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 111,237 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light dose not light up when ignition is on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 93,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Small amount of play in lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,709 miles

covers on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

exhaust emmissions too clean

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,598 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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PX58 XYL is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PX58 XYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX58 XYL registered?

PX58 XYL is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is PX58 XYL safe to buy?

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