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PL13 LGZ

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,232 mi
Last recorded164,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 164,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 162,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear pads and discs worn

front tires wearing close to wear bars

rear tires on limits

Pass 19 May 2023 139,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 19 May 2023 139,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 120,834 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 120,834 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 107,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,761 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 49,838 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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PL13 LGZ is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL13 LGZ, 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 PL13 LGZ registered?

PL13 LGZ is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is PL13 LGZ safe to buy?

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