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FT13 TRV

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,214 mi
Last recorded137,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 TRV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 137,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 129,655 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 129,655 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 123,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm inner bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bent arm bush split.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm ball joint dust cover split and leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm inner bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF Bent arm bush split.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 106,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,939 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,979 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 31 Jan 2020 65,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 65,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyre tread cracking and perishing down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tyre tread cracking and perishing down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is ON !

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF tyre is punctured.

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,101 miles

Rear tyres on marker bars

all tyre valves splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,141 miles

Front discs getting lipped

Rear tyres wearing in the middle

all tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,039 miles

all tyre valve splitting

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,243 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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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FT13 TRV is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 FT13 TRV, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT13 TRV registered?

FT13 TRV is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is FT13 TRV safe to buy?

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