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EN57 NPA

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,140 mi
Last recorded166,140 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 NPA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 166,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 162,343 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 160,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 154,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 148,787 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 137,440 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 137,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 131,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 129,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,525 miles

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

Note nail in rear tyre n/s/rear

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

Pass 20 May 2016 93,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 82,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,828 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (275.35.20)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,010 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges ( 275.35.20 )

Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,945 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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EN57 NPA is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN57 NPA, 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 EN57 NPA registered?

EN57 NPA is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is EN57 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 NPA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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