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FX57 MVP

2008 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

241,482 mi
Last recorded241,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 MVP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 241,482 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Front (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 222,459 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 220,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 207,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 205,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 192,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 183,307 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 171,342 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 171,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 159,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 148,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,672 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,261 miles

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

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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FX57 MVP is a 2008 Audi A8 in Beige 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 FX57 MVP, 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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FX57 MVP is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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