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AE18 XUY

2018 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XUY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 65,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,905 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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AE18 XUY is a 2018 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AE18 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE18 XUY?

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What year was AE18 XUY registered?

AE18 XUY is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is AE18 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XUY 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.

Does AE18 XUY have outstanding finance?

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