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YS57 OPW

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,015 mi
Last recorded226,015 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 OPW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 226,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 209,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 209,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 194,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 189,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 182,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 173,926 miles

Nearside Front C link anti roll bar link bushes worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 173,923 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front C link anti roll bar link bushes worn

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 166,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 156,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 156,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 145,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front lower curved arm inner bush has play in it.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 145,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to its outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front lower curved arm inner bush has play in it.

Offside front tyre has damage to its outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,669 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to its outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,887 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,736 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 OPW is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS57 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

YS57 OPW is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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