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YS57 RVJ

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,160 mi
Last recorded119,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 119,160 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 119,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,604 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 208,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 193,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 182,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 166,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 123,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,806 miles

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

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 RVJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RVJ, 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 YS57 RVJ registered?

YS57 RVJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is YS57 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 RVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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