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LM57 UMJ

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

183,397 mi
Last recorded183,397 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 183,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 180,052 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 177,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 174,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 169,519 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 164,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 251,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 139,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,130 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,476 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges (very close to legal limit)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges (close to legal limit)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,043 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 69,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,961 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,250 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,433 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,347 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 UMJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

LM57 UMJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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