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OE57 CZU

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,901 mi
Last recorded165,901 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 CZU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 165,901 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 165,901 miles

Front Tyre has had the tread recut both (5.2.3 (g))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 163,485 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Undertrays fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 147,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,339 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,010 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 7,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight cut to offside front tyre sidewall.

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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OE57 CZU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE57 CZU, 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 OE57 CZU registered?

OE57 CZU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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