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LA18 XEL

2018 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,867 mi
Last recorded31,867 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 31,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 24,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 19,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 8,781 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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LA18 XEL is a 2018 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA18 XEL, 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 8 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA18 XEL?

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What year was LA18 XEL registered?

LA18 XEL is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is LA18 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA18 XEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA18 XEL have outstanding finance?

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