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OV14 VZL

2014 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 VZL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 140,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 135,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,694 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 125,130 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 124,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 88,660 miles

emissions to clean for test

Pass 28 May 2020 82,377 miles

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 May 2019 71,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges only just passed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges only just passed (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 39,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV14 VZL is a 2014 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 2014 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 67,641 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 OV14 VZL, 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 12 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV14 VZL registered?

OV14 VZL is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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