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BC55 DAC

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 DAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,662 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 159,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front under trays insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 135,640 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 128,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,046 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45R 19 104Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45R 19 104Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,094 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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BC55 DAC is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 BC55 DAC, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BC55 DAC is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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