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SM18 EDF

2018 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,746 mi
Last recorded47,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 EDF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 47,744 miles

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 29,923 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2021 18,082 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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SM18 EDF is a 2018 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 SM18 EDF, 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 8 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 SM18 EDF registered?

SM18 EDF is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is SM18 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 EDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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