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AR13 DEC

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,644 mi
Last recorded82,644 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 DEC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged and slightly loose

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,241 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder stepped and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 2 Mar 2024 51,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,277 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 51,276 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,697 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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AR13 DEC is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 AR13 DEC, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR13 DEC registered?

AR13 DEC is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AR13 DEC safe to buy?

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