MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim has wood stuck in bead (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in boot (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear both rear lens cracked
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine management light on
engine warning light on
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light on
engine warning light on
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine man light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A8?
Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL57 UVG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 PL57 UVG, 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 UVG registered?
PL57 UVG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 26 February 2008.
Is PL57 UVG safe to buy?
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