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ML16 ZPC

2016 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 ZPC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre plus a cut in tread ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device, lower connection seized.

Offside Headlamp levelling device, lower connection seized.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 49,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device, lower connection seized.

Offside Headlamp levelling device, lower connection seized.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,341 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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ML16 ZPC is a 2016 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML16 ZPC, 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 ML16 ZPC registered?

ML16 ZPC is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is ML16 ZPC safe to buy?

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