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BD16 PNK

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,036 mi
Last recorded189,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 PNK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 189,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 149,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in the centre of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 255/45r19 104y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. 255/45r19 104y. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,184 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,386 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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BD16 PNK 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 87.5%.

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 BD16 PNK, 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 BD16 PNK registered?

BD16 PNK is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is BD16 PNK safe to buy?

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