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DL57 AKY

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AKY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 91,428 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 84,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 67,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,336 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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DL57 AKY is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL57 AKY, 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 DL57 AKY registered?

DL57 AKY is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DL57 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 AKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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