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RF57 VOM

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,213 mi
Last recorded173,213 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VOM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 173,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 159,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 159,618 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 149,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,800 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.40.19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,395 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,536 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,533 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,989 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,450 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,289 miles

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

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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RF57 VOM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF57 VOM, 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 RF57 VOM registered?

RF57 VOM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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