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SH58 ULU

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,580 mi
Last recorded220,580 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 220,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 220,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 210,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 210,713 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 203,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 203,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 321,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 187,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 172,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,151 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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SH58 ULU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH58 ULU, 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 SH58 ULU registered?

SH58 ULU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is SH58 ULU safe to buy?

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