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A8 BAL

2014 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,699 mi
Last recorded50,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BAL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in inner tread area 2554519, Location marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre worn to legal minimum 2554519, Inner edge distorted/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 30,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,968 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,993 miles

Front tyres starting to wear outer tread

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 15,000 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A8 BAL is a 2014 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 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 A8 BAL, 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 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 BAL registered?

A8 BAL is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is A8 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 BAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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