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G5 VLD

2016 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VLD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 97,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 87,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,804 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 69,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outsides, [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,672 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 265/40 r20 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 265/40 r20 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,234 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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G5 VLD is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G5 VLD, 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 G5 VLD registered?

G5 VLD is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 24 February 2016.

Is G5 VLD safe to buy?

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