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HF57 CRJ

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,345 mi
Last recorded169,345 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 CRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 169,345 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 169,345 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2024 166,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 163,290 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2022 161,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 161,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 159,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 157,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight washer pipe has slight water leak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,653 miles

Osf & Nsf Top Arm Rubbers Slightly Cracking

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 143,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,114 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 121,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2014 86,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2013 74,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 74,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 May 2012 61,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to outer wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 53,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,694 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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HF57 CRJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF57 CRJ, 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 HF57 CRJ registered?

HF57 CRJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is HF57 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF57 CRJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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