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OE57 WJU

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,060 mi
Last recorded147,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WJU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 147,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,560 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 144,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,605 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 134,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2020 130,129 miles

Engine/under covers fitted at the time of test

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,032 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,009 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load centre rear (5.2.4a)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,654 miles

Play in offside inner steering arm ball joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in offside inner steering arm ball joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pads warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pads warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,356 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 WJU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE57 WJU registered?

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

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