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AJ18 PHU

2018 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 PHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 81,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2023 73,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,136 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 62,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not click in something in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,485 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AJ18 PHU is a 2018 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ18 PHU, 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 AJ18 PHU registered?

AJ18 PHU is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is AJ18 PHU safe to buy?

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