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YA66 LCL

2016 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A854,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 LCL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,391 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 27535x21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,006 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 28,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,886 miles

Engine cover and under trays are fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 16,778 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 16,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Sidewall has Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YA66 LCL is a 2016 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA66 LCL, 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 YA66 LCL registered?

YA66 LCL is a 2016 Audi A8, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is YA66 LCL safe to buy?

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