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SN57 LXG

2008 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,871 mi
Last recorded140,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LXG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 140,871 miles

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

several suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,223 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 114,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 114,978 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,246 miles

Advise both front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,952 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 97,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,992 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 7 Jan 2016 83,796 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,014 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,026 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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SN57 LXG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN57 LXG, 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 SN57 LXG registered?

SN57 LXG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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