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DE57 YSG

2008 Audi A8

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,600 mi
Last recorded165,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YSG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 161,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 152,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,339 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 140,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 137,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 127,623 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 89,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 72,602 miles

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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 5 Jan 2012 50,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,051 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE57 YSG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE57 YSG, 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 DE57 YSG registered?

DE57 YSG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DE57 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 YSG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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