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E17 ESA

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 142,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 136,457 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,333 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 132,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 132,476 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective inside of headlamp misted and damp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not projected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner on boot out 50% of o/s lamps

Pass 3 Jul 2017 127,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light in-op. water in cluster

Rear both outer side walls poor condition

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

brake pad warning light on dash

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,513 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2014 106,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,157 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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E17 ESA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E17 ESA, 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 E17 ESA registered?

E17 ESA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is E17 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 ESA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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