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LE57 EHR

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,998 mi
Last recorded149,998 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EHR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 149,998 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 149,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 144,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot sweaty but no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes are split but bonding ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 140,577 miles

Central Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working rear fog not working when selected but offside reverse light comes on,when in neutral (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rubber bushes split almost right round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and almost on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 130,023 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2020 124,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 117,550 miles

Offside Rear some l e d,s n/w in boot lamp

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,859 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LE57 EHR is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LE57 EHR, 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 LE57 EHR registered?

LE57 EHR is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is LE57 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 EHR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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