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SJ05 ECJ

2013 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower bent arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,417 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,563 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 25,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ05 ECJ is a 2013 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 SJ05 ECJ, 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 13 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 SJ05 ECJ registered?

SJ05 ECJ is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is SJ05 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 ECJ shows 9 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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