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SV16 XHU

2016 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,190 mi
Last recorded93,190 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 XHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,178 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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SV16 XHU is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SV16 XHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV16 XHU registered?

SV16 XHU is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is SV16 XHU safe to buy?

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