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VK16 NWE

2016 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 NWE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 69,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 66,049 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front steering boot slight split

Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,764 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 29,617 miles

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

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

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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VK16 NWE is a 2016 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK16 NWE, 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.

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What year was VK16 NWE registered?

VK16 NWE is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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