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VF57 ELO

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 ELO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more towards rear of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more towards rear of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,987 miles

front suspension top arms inner rubber bushes starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,451 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,281 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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VF57 ELO is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc 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 VF57 ELO, 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 VF57 ELO registered?

VF57 ELO is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is VF57 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 ELO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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