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RIW 2281

2014 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,979 mi
Last recorded37,979 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Audi A867,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 2281
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 37,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 37,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,547 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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RIW 2281 is a 2014 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RIW 2281, 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 RIW 2281 registered?

RIW 2281 is a 2014 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is RIW 2281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 2281 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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