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F21 PAV

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 PAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Frame Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,110 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Sub Frame Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,894 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres feathered on outer edges

rear number plate loose

small cracks in offside front and both rear tyres

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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F21 PAV 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 F21 PAV, 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 F21 PAV registered?

F21 PAV is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 7 January 2016.

Is F21 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 PAV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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