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885 AS

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 AS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 63,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 53,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,596 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,842 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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885 AS is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 885 AS, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 885 AS registered?

885 AS is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 885 AS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 885 AS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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