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YE58 XOW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 XOW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 155,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 145,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 143,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 143,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,829 miles

Offside Front Inner edge badly run off

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner edge badly run off

Fail 20 Jan 2015 120,939 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,002 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,320 miles

o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,276 miles

both front tyres damaged in tread patern

nearside head lamp glasses cracked

nearside sill damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2013 112,275 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres damaged in tread patern

e c u light on

nearside head lamp glasses cracked

nearside sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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YE58 XOW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE58 XOW, 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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YE58 XOW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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