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GK63 VLU

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,770 mi
Last recorded188,770 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 188,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 91,080 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,277 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,328 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 47,148 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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GK63 VLU is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK63 VLU, 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 GK63 VLU registered?

GK63 VLU is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is GK63 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK63 VLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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