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S55 TAK

2016 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,817 mi
Last recorded21,817 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TAK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 21,817 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,116 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,723 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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S55 TAK is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S55 TAK, 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 S55 TAK registered?

S55 TAK is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is S55 TAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 TAK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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