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AD16 REY

2018 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,554 mi
Last recorded50,554 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 REY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 31,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 19,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 17,545 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 14,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,787 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 10,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 7,246 miles

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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AD16 REY is a 2018 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 AD16 REY, 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 8 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD16 REY registered?

AD16 REY is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is AD16 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 REY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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