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SJ05 JAT

2016 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 JAT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 23,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,564 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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SJ05 JAT is a 2016 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ05 JAT, 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 SJ05 JAT registered?

SJ05 JAT is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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