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YY57 LZM

2008 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LZM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 159,867 miles

engine management light on dash

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 159,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,309 miles

EML ON

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

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

Ride Height Level Lamp On

Fail 30 Jun 2017 137,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML ON

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

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

Ride Height Level Lamp On

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,320 miles

Engine light on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light on

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 101,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,102 miles

EML light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,116 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,835 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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YY57 LZM is a 2008 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY57 LZM, 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 YY57 LZM registered?

YY57 LZM is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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