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NG58 VWT

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,588 mi
Last recorded165,588 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 VWT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,588 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 165,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 159,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,694 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,684 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 148,492 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 148,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 143,142 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 143,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,964 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 135,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,634 miles

No smoke detected on test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,555 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,573 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,719 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,562 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NG58 VWT is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NG58 VWT, 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 NG58 VWT registered?

NG58 VWT is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is NG58 VWT safe to buy?

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