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E20 ESA

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 ESA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 137,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 135,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 128,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 128,412 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,496 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,968 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,560 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not beep enough to reace the cords.

wipers smear the screen a little

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,560 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not beep enough to reace the cords.

wipers smear the screen a little

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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E20 ESA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 E20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E20 ESA registered?

E20 ESA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is E20 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 ESA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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