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NU08 MDZ

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

237,175 mi
Last recorded237,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 237,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CURVED AND STRAIGHT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE 255/40R19 100 Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CURVED AND STRAIGHT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 237,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40R19 100 Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40R19 100Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CURVED AND STRAIGHT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE 255/40R19 100 Y EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CURVED AND STRAIGHT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 207,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 202,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 179,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 153,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 132,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 119,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min 1.6 (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 on min 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,552 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)

ride height light on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 63,550 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,124 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,286 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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NU08 MDZ is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NU08 MDZ, 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 NU08 MDZ registered?

NU08 MDZ is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is NU08 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 MDZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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