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EA16 CHL

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,055 mi
Last recorded59,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 CHL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 59,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 53,490 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,217 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s upper and lower arm bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 42,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,430 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 29 Mar 2019 30,622 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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EA16 CHL is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc 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 EA16 CHL, 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 EA16 CHL registered?

EA16 CHL is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is EA16 CHL safe to buy?

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