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A8 VPO

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,535 mi
Last recorded127,535 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VPO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,400 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,587 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,488 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 109,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Exceeding Minimum Requirements

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VPO is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A8 VPO, 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 A8 VPO registered?

A8 VPO is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is A8 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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