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DG16 DZA

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 DZA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 115,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING AND BREAKING AWAY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,274 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,525 miles

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted to nsf, osf a none winter tyre fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking inbetween treads, on inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking inbetween tyre treads, on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,544 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 21 Feb 2019 35,909 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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DG16 DZA is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG16 DZA, 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 DG16 DZA registered?

DG16 DZA is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is DG16 DZA safe to buy?

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