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OE57 DCZ

2008 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 DCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,188 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 141,166 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,704 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 115,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 111,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 101,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn smooth on raised edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres worn smooth on raised edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,021 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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OE57 DCZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE57 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

OE57 DCZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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