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J1 KGW

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,154 mi
Last recorded155,154 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 155,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 145,950 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 143,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 125,833 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 125,833 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,387 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,836 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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J1 KGW is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J1 KGW, 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 J1 KGW registered?

J1 KGW is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is J1 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 KGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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