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AE57 OTS

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 163,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft CV Boot has a minor leak of grease

Pass 22 Jun 2024 159,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,536 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 149,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 143,057 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 128,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,922 miles

chip to screen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,048 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,481 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,544 miles

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre tread

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,512 miles

underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,228 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)

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

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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AE57 OTS is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE57 OTS, 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 AE57 OTS registered?

AE57 OTS is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is AE57 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 OTS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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