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OE57 WJL

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,649 mi
Last recorded214,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WJL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 214,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear inner light units faded and cracked

Covers and under trays obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chip to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2024 196,871 miles

Both rear inner light units (tailgate) Slightly damaged and faded

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 196,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge smooth with canvass exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner light units (tailgate) Slightly damaged and faded

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,224 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Both rear inner lamp lens tarnished

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty in places

Minor engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,201 miles

Both front link-rod bushes starting to separate

Covers and undertrays fitted through-out

Exhaust system rusty in places

Minor cracks in both rear inner lamps

Minor cuts in both rear tyres

Slight engine oil leaks

Waterpump slightly leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2021 137,904 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 25 Jun 2021 137,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testible items

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 May 2019 110,453 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Fail 17 May 2019 110,270 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 1 May 2018 92,033 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)

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 77,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 63,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 49,077 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 13 May 2015 49,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 12 May 2014 35,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 35,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2013 32,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 24,533 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 WJL is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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