CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW16 XDD

2016 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 XDD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 23,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 19,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 14,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 14,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,198 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW16 XDD is a 2016 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SW16 XDD, 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

How do I check the history of SW16 XDD?

You can check the full history of SW16 XDD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW16 XDD registered?

SW16 XDD is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 29 August 2016.

Is SW16 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 XDD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW16 XDD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW16 XDD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.