2008 Audi A8 4.1L Diesel · VF57 ELO
2008 Audi A8 (4.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 148,200 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF57 ELO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 148,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF57 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A8 (VF57 ELO) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VF57 ELO Mileage History
- 22/02/2023131,784 mi
- 24/03/2023131,907 mi+123 mi
- 21/03/2024137,983 mi+6,076 mi
- 14/03/2025141,042 mi+3,059 mi
- 02/04/2026148,200 mi+7,158 mi
Average of roughly 5,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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