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R16 HES

2013 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,380 mi
Last recorded151,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 HES
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 151,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe protective coating swelled

Offside Rear Brake pipe protective coating swelled

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 149,372 miles

General corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,564 miles

Both rear brake pipes swelling underneath plastic coating

Central exhaust clamp cracked but still secure at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe swollen under protective coating

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,788 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,814 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,893 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,241 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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R16 HES is a 2013 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R16 HES, 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 R16 HES registered?

R16 HES is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is R16 HES safe to buy?

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