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AX57 FCD

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,611 mi
Last recorded179,611 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FCD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 179,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 176,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 176,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 161,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 154,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 133,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,636 miles

The nearside front tyre worn very close to the legal limit.

The offside front tyre wearing low on the outer tyre edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,036 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The near side front anti roll bar link arm bushes are deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,365 miles

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

All tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,750 miles

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes starting to crack/perished.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,100 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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AX57 FCD is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX57 FCD, 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 AX57 FCD registered?

AX57 FCD is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AX57 FCD safe to buy?

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