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BU16 LPJ

2016 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,877 mi
Last recorded143,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 143,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,083 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,494 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 70,650 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,007 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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BU16 LPJ is a 2016 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU16 LPJ, 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 BU16 LPJ registered?

BU16 LPJ is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 LPJ safe to buy?

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