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NL08 LNE

2008 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,502 mi
Last recorded202,502 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 LNE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 202,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 202,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 195,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 186,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 186,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 172,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 172,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR valve (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 155,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 141,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 120,076 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 120,076 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 103,928 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge close to ply/cords

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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NL08 LNE is a 2008 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL08 LNE, 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 NL08 LNE registered?

NL08 LNE is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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