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A16 DBJ

2013 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,764 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,665 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 20,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A16 DBJ is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 A16 DBJ, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 DBJ registered?

A16 DBJ is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is A16 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DBJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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