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SW18 UCH

2018 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 UCH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,595 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 58,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 42,643 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 42,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 42,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 33,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 28,483 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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SW18 UCH is a 2018 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW18 UCH, 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 SW18 UCH registered?

SW18 UCH is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is SW18 UCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 UCH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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