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L18 TRY

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TRY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 132,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side / upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/Rear tyre deteriorated/cut on side wall .

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 82,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,443 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 265/40 20 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,426 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,633 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 16,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,076 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 16,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L18 TRY is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L18 TRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 TRY registered?

L18 TRY is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is L18 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 TRY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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