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SP58 YMD

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,279 mi
Last recorded197,279 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 YMD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 197,279 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 196,835 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 184,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 184,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 165,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,200 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 160,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,047 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on inner and outer edge[no cords visibe]

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge[no cords visible]

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread wearing smooth on inner and outer edge[no cords visibe]

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge[no cords visible]

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,318 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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SP58 YMD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP58 YMD, 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 SP58 YMD registered?

SP58 YMD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SP58 YMD safe to buy?

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