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VN63 PHZ

2013 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 PHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 120,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 103,030 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 103,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,745 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 66,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,488 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN63 PHZ is a 2013 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 VN63 PHZ, 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 13 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 VN63 PHZ?

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What year was VN63 PHZ registered?

VN63 PHZ is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is VN63 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN63 PHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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