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LM57 UMF

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,509 mi
Last recorded155,509 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UMF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 149,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,050 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,242 miles

slight corrossion on off side front brake disc

Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,800 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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LM57 UMF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LM57 UMF, 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 LM57 UMF registered?

LM57 UMF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LM57 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 UMF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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