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S8 XLU

2013 Audi S8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S859,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XLU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 90,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,696 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 70,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 66,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,546 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,307 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S8 XLU is a 2013 Audi S8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 59,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 XLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Audi S8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 XLU registered?

S8 XLU is a 2013 Audi S8, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is S8 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 XLU 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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