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SJ13 LAK

2013 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,317 mi
Last recorded150,317 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 LAK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 150,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 139,771 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 139,218 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 129,580 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing wear

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,133 miles

o/s/r tyre outer tread worn

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,495 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 88,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SJ13 LAK is a 2013 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SJ13 LAK, 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.

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What year was SJ13 LAK registered?

SJ13 LAK is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is SJ13 LAK safe to buy?

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