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MW57 WLU

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,259 mi
Last recorded196,259 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 WLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 196,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 190,811 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 190,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 186,752 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 175,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,871 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 131,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 100,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,258 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,153 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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MW57 WLU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 MW57 WLU, 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 MW57 WLU registered?

MW57 WLU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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