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AT57 UDO

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,818 mi
Last recorded145,818 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 UDO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 145,818 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 145,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,839 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 139,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked front arm top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 120,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake shows signs of being hot

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 110,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,632 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 103,632 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,995 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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AT57 UDO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AT57 UDO, 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 AT57 UDO registered?

AT57 UDO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is AT57 UDO safe to buy?

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