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N16 NGK

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,033 mi
Last recorded102,033 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 NGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,033 miles

centre exhaust sleeve clamp slightly deteriorated

slight wear o/s front s/absorber lower bush

Pass 27 Nov 2024 99,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,774 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 13 Nov 2021 88,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,838 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

tyre pressure warning fault

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

tyre pressure warning fault

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,480 miles

emissions to clean to read

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 65,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,533 miles

Chip outside swept area <10mm

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges although tread pattern is >1.6mm deep within the central three-quarters of the breadth of tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges although tread pattern is >1.6mm deep within the central three-quarters of the breadth of tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,533 miles

Chip outside swept area <10mm

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges although tread pattern is >1.6mm deep within the central three-quarters of the breadth of tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges although tread pattern is >1.6mm deep within the central three-quarters of the breadth of tread and around the entire outer circumference of the tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,027 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,039 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front C-link bushes deteriorated

Offside front C-link bushes deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 62,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front C-link bushes deteriorated

Offside front C-link bushes deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small chips on front windscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2011 49,931 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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N16 NGK is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N16 NGK, 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 N16 NGK registered?

N16 NGK is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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