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KT57 RFE

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,244 mi
Last recorded161,244 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,244 miles

Nearside Side mirror lose but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Fog lamp lose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,040 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Inner sidelights not working

spare tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2021 149,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Inner sidelights not working

spare tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 123,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,896 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

engine fault light on

Fail 13 Jun 2018 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

engine fault light on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,882 miles

Offside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on dash on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,871 miles

Offside Rear Outer light cluster damaged

engine + suspension fault lights on

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine+suspension warning lights on

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine+suspension warning lights on

o/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 63,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 63,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,612 miles

nearside tyres cut on side walls not to cords

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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KT57 RFE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KT57 RFE, 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 KT57 RFE registered?

KT57 RFE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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