2008 Audi A8 4.2L Diesel · EN57 NNZ
2008 Audi A8 (4.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 143,041 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN57 NNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 143,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN57 NNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A8 (EN57 NNZ) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EN57 NNZ Mileage History
- 16/02/2022126,915 mi
- 15/02/2023132,548 mi+5,633 mi
- 16/01/2024138,841 mi+6,293 mi
- 14/01/2025141,432 mi+2,591 mi
- 17/04/2026143,041 mi+1,609 mi
Average of roughly 3,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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