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BC16 XCR

2016 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,402 mi
Last recorded132,402 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XCR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 132,402 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 16 Mar 2024 125,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,063 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 26 Oct 2021 102,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,107 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 96,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 77,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,620 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,620 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

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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BC16 XCR is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC16 XCR, 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 BC16 XCR registered?

BC16 XCR is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is BC16 XCR safe to buy?

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