MOT Status
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139,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge showing signs of becoming mishapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge showing signs of becoming mishapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
cracking to o/s/r tyre inner wall
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cracking to o/s/r tyre inner wall
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)
eml light on
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)
eml light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
front brake discs worn
n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear suspension arm have slight cracking and play to bushes
n/s/r brake discs worn and pitted
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
front brake discs worn
n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear suspension arm have slight cracking and play to bushes
n/s/r brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW57 LXG is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SW57 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.
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What year was SW57 LXG registered?
SW57 LXG is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 14 February 2008.
Is SW57 LXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW57 LXG shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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