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VA57 WVH

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 WVH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,447 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,763 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel slightly stiff in turning (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disco all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated holding as well (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,681 miles

damage to off side underside of car chassis and cover

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,629 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top arm inner bushes slight deteration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very small chips on front screen

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discos all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp les slight crack on lens

Fail 22 Jan 2021 95,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discos all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp les slight crack on lens

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,926 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,113 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,603 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,972 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,811 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,533 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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VA57 WVH is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc 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 VA57 WVH, 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 VA57 WVH registered?

VA57 WVH is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is VA57 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 WVH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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