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VU58 KKJ

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,647 mi
Last recorded204,647 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 KKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 204,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

possible injector slight leak of gasses

suspension ride height high

Pass 1 Feb 2021 196,396 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 196,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/18 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 187,924 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge [3mm centre]

Undertray damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2020 187,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge [3mm centre]

Undertray damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2019 169,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,103 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,573 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 144,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 131,840 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 120,369 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 120,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,301 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 1 Aug 2011 58,534 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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VU58 KKJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU58 KKJ, 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 VU58 KKJ registered?

VU58 KKJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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