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R56 ASH

2015 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

57,935 mi
Last recorded57,935 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A859,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 ASH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 81,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,034 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,045 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 68,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,223 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side front tyres has tight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,272 miles

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

ns wiper slightly smeary

Pass 20 Sep 2019 3,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 3,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine tray/undertray fitted

rear tyres cracking

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Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing unevenlyand getting close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner rim of O/S/F wheel slightly buckled.

Inner surfaces of front brake discs corroding.

O/S/R/ tyre deteriorating. (fine cracking on shoulders).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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R56 ASH is a 2015 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

Across all 2015 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 59,562 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 R56 ASH, 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 11 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R56 ASH registered?

R56 ASH is a 2015 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is R56 ASH safe to buy?

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