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RV16 KOU

2016 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,509 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,165 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 39,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,283 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 30,269 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,240 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2021 26,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,889 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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RV16 KOU is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 54,224 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 RV16 KOU, 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 10 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RV16 KOU registered?

RV16 KOU is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is RV16 KOU safe to buy?

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