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YY58 FFX

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,691 mi
Last recorded219,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 FFX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 219,691 miles

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

Rear seats full with customer belongings cant be checked

Pass 20 Jan 2022 203,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 199,103 miles

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

Exhaust clamp loose

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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 186,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 186,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 176,159 miles

Offside Front Headlight levelling device connecting rod insecure on lower arm

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 176,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached Front end behind front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlight levelling device connecting rod insecure on lower arm

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 165,120 miles

2 rear tyres 3mm

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2017 165,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40r19 100w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

2 rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 May 2016 155,093 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 149,142 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 112,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 111,051 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front 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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YY58 FFX is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY58 FFX, 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 YY58 FFX registered?

YY58 FFX is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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