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YS57 JOV

2008 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 JOV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 69,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 65,174 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 47,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,218 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,670 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 31,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,115 miles

brake pad warning lamp on , brake pads all ok

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,168 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 25,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,640 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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YS57 JOV is a 2008 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc 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 YS57 JOV, 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 YS57 JOV registered?

YS57 JOV is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is YS57 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 JOV 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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