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WG57 NYL

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,415 mi
Last recorded106,415 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 NYL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,555 miles

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

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

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2024 94,555 miles

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

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

Washer bottle leaking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 88,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,388 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 83,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 81,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,174 miles

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

m.i.l warning light on (pre 01/07/2008)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,984 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0uter tread and sidewall wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,303 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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WG57 NYL is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG57 NYL, 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 WG57 NYL registered?

WG57 NYL is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is WG57 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 NYL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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