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AY16 GHU

2016 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,328 mi
Last recorded70,328 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 70,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring fouling offside rear exhaust tail pipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to offside rear bumper and wing also along nearside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2023 61,323 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to rear quarter

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 47,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,440 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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AY16 GHU is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY16 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 GHU registered?

AY16 GHU is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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