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KN57 XNJ

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

188,400 mi
Last recorded188,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 XNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 188,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 184,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 180,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 167,481 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2021 158,217 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2021 157,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 155,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,204 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,602 miles

Covers fitted to engine at time of test

Lower Covers fitted car at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,929 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

red brake warning light on indicating malfunction in system 2/ electronic parking brake warning lihgt on indicating malfunction in system ( brake test not carried out )

Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,286 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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KN57 XNJ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KN57 XNJ, 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 KN57 XNJ registered?

KN57 XNJ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KN57 XNJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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