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S8 FEP

2016 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 84,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 82,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 76,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Offside Front tyre close to limits

Fail 29 Dec 2021 55,638 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 44,170 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 44,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-21 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-21 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 29,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 28,209 miles

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

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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S8 FEP is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S8 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 FEP registered?

S8 FEP is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is S8 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 FEP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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