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AE57 RYM

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 155,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 148,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

osf pad clip missing

Pass 28 May 2022 142,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 136,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,032 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti-roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and badly perished just acceptable recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention / discs wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear antiroll bars corroding

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 114,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald/tyre perishing and cut in tread recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

nsr tyre wearing inner edge/slight side wall damage

spare tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2017 103,388 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges ,with side wall damage

N/S/F wheel rim distorted.

O/S/R tyre close to wear indicators, wearing on edges , with slight wall damage.

Sign of corrosion front antiroll bar.

Pass 24 May 2016 95,050 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake release uneven --27%

N/S/F tyre wall damaged & wearing on edges

N/S/R tyre has side wall damage and close to wear indicators

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Sign of corrosion front & rear anti-roll bars

Slight distortion --N/S/F wheel rim

Fail 23 May 2016 95,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Front brake release uneven --27%

N/S/F tyre wall damaged & wearing on edges

N/S/R tyre has side wall damage and close to wear indicators

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Sign of corrosion front & rear anti-roll bars

Slight distortion --N/S/F wheel rim

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,242 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 23 May 2014 67,966 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

engine management light on

nsf and osf tyres wearing on edges,side walls damaged

rattle in osr exhaust section

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs worn & front pads getting low.

n/s/rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,593 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,877 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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AE57 RYM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYM, 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 AE57 RYM registered?

AE57 RYM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is AE57 RYM safe to buy?

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