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PL57 OFG

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,725 mi
Last recorded130,725 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 OFG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,563 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,428 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,014 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,872 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,494 miles

all four tyres worn low ave/1.8mm

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,494 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

all four tyres worn low ave/1.8mm

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,721 miles

both front tyres weaaring outer edges

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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PL57 OFG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PL57 OFG, 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 PL57 OFG registered?

PL57 OFG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is PL57 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 OFG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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